Bw 8WB-IH45SB Conn over IH 45 & Bw 8
FairHarris County, Texas · 1.80 MI NW of FM 1959 · Structure no. 121020325603348
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 3,921 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,321
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bw 8WB-IH45SB Conn over IH 45 & Bw 8 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bw 8WB-IH45SB Conn over IH 45 & Bw 8 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 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 20,321 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,000 by 2042. The structure is 3,921 ft (1,195.1 m) long and 29 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bw 8WB-IH45SB Conn over IH 45 & Bw 8 built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bw 8WB-IH45SB Conn over IH 45 & Bw 8 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 2024.
How much traffic does Bw 8WB-IH45SB Conn over IH 45 & Bw 8 carry?
About 20,321 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Bw 8WB-IH45SB Conn over IH 45 & Bw 8?
The structure is 3,921 ft (1,195.1 m) long with a longest span of 255 ft (77.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Bw 8WB-IH45SB Conn over IH 45 & Bw 8?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.