US Bridges

Bw 8 over Aldine Westfield

Good

Harris County, Texas · 1.5 MI W of Jfk Blvd · Structure no. 121020325602497

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
398 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
110,344
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bw 8 over Aldine Westfield is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bw 8 over Aldine Westfield in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 110,344 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 154,482 by 2041. The structure is 398 ft (121.3 m) long and 152 ft wide.

CarriesBw 8
CrossesAldine Westfield
Location1.5 MI W of Jfk Blvd
RouteState Highway 8
StateTexas
Coordinates29.93901, -95.35621
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 inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length398 ft (121.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width152 ft (46.3 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110,344 (2021)
Projected traffic154,482 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 over Aldine Westfield built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bw 8 over Aldine Westfield 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Bw 8 over Aldine Westfield carry?

About 110,344 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bw 8 over Aldine Westfield?

The structure is 398 ft (121.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 152 ft wide.

Who owns Bw 8 over Aldine Westfield?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.