US Bridges

Bw 8 NB over Crenshaw Road

Good

Harris County, Texas · 3.55 MI NE of IH 45 · Structure no. 121020325603289

Built
1996
29 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
374 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bw 8 NB over Crenshaw Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bw 8 NB over Crenshaw Road in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1996 and reconstructed in 2021, 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,990 by 2036. The structure is 374 ft (114 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBw 8 NB
CrossesCrenshaw Road
Location3.55 MI NE of IH 45
StateTexas
Coordinates29.6394, -95.16081
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 inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length374 ft (114 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2016)
Projected traffic36,990 by 2036
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
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 Crenshaw Road built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Bw 8 NB over Crenshaw Road 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Bw 8 NB over Crenshaw Road carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bw 8 NB over Crenshaw Road?

The structure is 374 ft (114 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Bw 8 NB over Crenshaw Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Local Toll Authority.