US Bridges

Bw 8 EB SH 249 NB over SH 249 and BNSF RR

Good

Harris County, Texas · At SH249&BW8 Interchange · Structure no. 121020325602391

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,484 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,030
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bw 8 EB SH 249 NB over SH 249 and BNSF RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bw 8 EB SH 249 NB over SH 249 and BNSF RR in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 27,030 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,100 by 2036. The structure is 2,484 ft (757.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBw 8 EB SH 249 NB
CrossesSH 249 and BNSF RR
LocationAt SH249&BW8 Interchange
RouteState Highway 249
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.93729, -95.51865
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+24 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,484 ft (757.1 m)
Longest span178 ft (54.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,030 (2023)
Projected traffic17,100 by 2036
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bw 8 EB SH 249 NB over SH 249 and BNSF RR built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bw 8 EB SH 249 NB over SH 249 and BNSF RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Bw 8 EB SH 249 NB over SH 249 and BNSF RR carry?

About 27,030 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Bw 8 EB SH 249 NB over SH 249 and BNSF RR?

The structure is 2,484 ft (757.1 m) long with a longest span of 178 ft (54.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Bw 8 EB SH 249 NB over SH 249 and BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.