US Bridges

Bw 8 E over Garners Bayou

Good

Harris County, Texas · 3.77 MI E of US 59 · Structure no. 121020325602480

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,610 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
70,460
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Bw 8 E over Garners Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bw 8 E over Garners Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 70,460 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,000 by 2030. The structure is 1,610 ft (490.7 m) long and 125 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBw 8 E
CrossesGarners Bayou
Location3.77 MI E of US 59
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.93404, -95.23405
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,610 ft (490.7 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width125 ft (38.2 m)
Roadway width121 ft (36.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70,460 (2023)
Projected traffic75,000 by 2030
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a toll 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bw 8 E over Garners Bayou built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bw 8 E over Garners Bayou 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Bw 8 E over Garners Bayou carry?

About 70,460 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Bw 8 E over Garners Bayou?

The structure is 1,610 ft (490.7 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 125 ft wide.

Who owns Bw 8 E over Garners Bayou?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.