US Bridges

Bw 8 NB over Genoa - Red Bluff RD

Good

Harris County, Texas · 3.1 MI NE of IH 45 · Structure no. 121020325603253

Built
1996
29 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
430 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25,000
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Bw 8 NB over Genoa - Red Bluff RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bw 8 NB over Genoa - Red Bluff RD in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1996 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 29 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 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,350 by 2036. The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBw 8 NB
CrossesGenoa - Red Bluff RD
Location3.1 MI NE of IH 45
StateTexas
Coordinates29.6306, -95.17026
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 inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length430 ft (131.1 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,000 (2016)
Projected traffic51,350 by 2036
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bw 8 NB over Genoa - Red Bluff RD built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Bw 8 NB over Genoa - Red Bluff 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does Bw 8 NB over Genoa - Red Bluff RD carry?

About 25,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bw 8 NB over Genoa - Red Bluff RD?

The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Bw 8 NB over Genoa - Red Bluff RD?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.