US Bridges

Bw 8 over Greenshadow Drive

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.7 MI S of SH 225 · Structure no. 121020325603317

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
29,970
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bw 8 over Greenshadow Drive is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bw 8 over Greenshadow Drive 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 29,970 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,090 by 2030. 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
CrossesGreenshadow Drive
Location0.7 MI S of SH 225
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.70168, -95.15351
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 traffic29,970 (2010)
Projected traffic78,090 by 2030
Trucks3%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
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 Greenshadow Drive built?

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

What condition is Bw 8 over Greenshadow Drive 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 Greenshadow Drive carry?

About 29,970 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bw 8 over Greenshadow Drive?

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 Greenshadow Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.