Bw 8 Wb/Sh 249 NB over SH 249 NB Frtg RD
GoodHarris County, Texas · At SH249&BW8 Interchange · Structure no. 121020325602393
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 4,713 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 18,526
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bw 8 Wb/Sh 249 NB over SH 249 NB Frtg RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bw 8 Wb/Sh 249 NB over SH 249 NB Frtg RD 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 18,526 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,700 by 2033. The structure is 4,713 ft (1,436.5 m) long and 29 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bw 8 Wb/Sh 249 NB over SH 249 NB Frtg RD built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bw 8 Wb/Sh 249 NB over SH 249 NB Frtg RD 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 Wb/Sh 249 NB over SH 249 NB Frtg RD carry?
About 18,526 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Bw 8 Wb/Sh 249 NB over SH 249 NB Frtg RD?
The structure is 4,713 ft (1,436.5 m) long with a longest span of 265 ft (80.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Bw 8 Wb/Sh 249 NB over SH 249 NB Frtg RD?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Local Toll Authority.