US Bridges

SH 249 Sb/Bw 8 EB over SH 249/BW 8

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Harris County, Texas · SH 249/BW 8 Interchange · Structure no. 121020325602392

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,714 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,902
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

SH 249 Sb/Bw 8 EB over SH 249/BW 8 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 249 Sb/Bw 8 EB over SH 249/BW 8 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 18,902 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,000 by 2033. The structure is 2,714 ft (827.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 249 Sb/Bw 8 EB
CrossesSH 249/BW 8
LocationSH 249/BW 8 Interchange
RouteState Highway 249
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.9391, -95.51955
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans4 (+14 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,714 ft (827.2 m)
Longest span284 ft (86.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,902 (2023)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
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 SH 249 Sb/Bw 8 EB over SH 249/BW 8 built?

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

What condition is SH 249 Sb/Bw 8 EB over SH 249/BW 8 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 SH 249 Sb/Bw 8 EB over SH 249/BW 8 carry?

About 18,902 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is SH 249 Sb/Bw 8 EB over SH 249/BW 8?

The structure is 2,714 ft (827.2 m) long with a longest span of 284 ft (86.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 249 Sb/Bw 8 EB over SH 249/BW 8?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.