US Bridges

Bw 8 over Pine Avenue

Good

Harris County, Texas · 2.5 MI S of SH 225 · Structure no. 121020325603315

Built
1996
29 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
316 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
69,460
2011 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Bw 8 over Pine Avenue is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bw 8 over Pine Avenue 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 69,460 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 167 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBw 8
CrossesPine Avenue
Location2.5 MI S of SH 225
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.67596, -95.15612
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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length316 ft (96.3 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width167 ft (50.8 m)
Roadway width162 ft (49.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69,460 (2011)
Projected traffic36,990 by 2036
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure10
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 Pine Avenue built?

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

What condition is Bw 8 over Pine Avenue 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 over Pine Avenue carry?

About 69,460 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bw 8 over Pine Avenue?

The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 167 ft wide.

Who owns Bw 8 over Pine Avenue?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.