US Bridges

Bw 8 SB FR over UP RR Brookview ST

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.10 MI N of IH 10 · Structure no. 121020325603052

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,420 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
2,536
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bw 8 SB FR over UP RR Brookview ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bw 8 SB FR over UP RR Brookview ST in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5 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 2,536 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,550 by 2042. The structure is 1,420 ft (432.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBw 8 SB FR
CrossesUP RR Brookview ST
Location0.10 MI N of IH 10
RouteState Highway 8
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.77384, -95.15694
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 spans9 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,420 ft (432.8 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,536 (2023)
Projected traffic3,550 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bw 8 SB FR over UP RR Brookview ST built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bw 8 SB FR over UP RR Brookview ST 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Bw 8 SB FR over UP RR Brookview ST carry?

About 2,536 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Bw 8 SB FR over UP RR Brookview ST?

The structure is 1,420 ft (432.8 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Bw 8 SB FR over UP RR Brookview ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.