US Bridges

Bw 8 WB over Lee RD

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.50 MI W of US 59 · Structure no. 121020325602399

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
860 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
71,059
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bw 8 WB over Lee RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bw 8 WB over Lee RD in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 71,059 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 99,483 by 2042. The structure is 860 ft (262.1 m) long and 58 ft wide.

CarriesBw 8 WB
CrossesLee RD
Location0.50 MI W of US 59
RouteState Highway 8
StateTexas
Coordinates29.94008, -95.30342
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length860 ft (262.1 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71,059 (2023)
Projected traffic99,483 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 WB over Lee RD built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bw 8 WB over Lee RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Bw 8 WB over Lee RD carry?

About 71,059 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Bw 8 WB over Lee RD?

The structure is 860 ft (262.1 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Bw 8 WB over Lee RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.