BW8 WB to IH45 NB over IH 45 Nbfr & Bw 8 Wbfr
GoodHarris County, Texas · 1.80 MI NW of FM 1959 · Structure no. 121020325603345
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,374 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 33,678
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
BW8 WB to IH45 NB over IH 45 Nbfr & Bw 8 Wbfr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying BW8 WB to IH45 NB over IH 45 Nbfr & Bw 8 Wbfr in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1996, 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 33,678 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,098 by 2042. The structure is 1,374 ft (418.8 m) long and 29 ft wide.
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was BW8 WB to IH45 NB over IH 45 Nbfr & Bw 8 Wbfr built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is BW8 WB to IH45 NB over IH 45 Nbfr & Bw 8 Wbfr 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does BW8 WB to IH45 NB over IH 45 Nbfr & Bw 8 Wbfr carry?
About 33,678 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is BW8 WB to IH45 NB over IH 45 Nbfr & Bw 8 Wbfr?
The structure is 1,374 ft (418.8 m) long with a longest span of 210 ft (64 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns BW8 WB to IH45 NB over IH 45 Nbfr & Bw 8 Wbfr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.