US Bridges

Bw 8 over Vista Road

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 3.75 MI S of SH 225 · Structure no. 121020325603304

Built
1996
29 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
316 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Bw 8 over Vista Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bw 8 over Vista 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,990 by 2036. The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long and 143 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBw 8
CrossesVista Road
Location3.75 MI S of SH 225
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.65805, -95.15623
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length316 ft (96.3 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width143 ft (43.5 m)
Roadway width138 ft (42.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2016)
Projected traffic36,990 by 2036
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-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 over Vista Road built?

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

What condition is Bw 8 over Vista Road 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Bw 8 over Vista Road carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bw 8 over Vista Road?

The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 143 ft wide.

Who owns Bw 8 over Vista Road?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.