US Bridges

Bw 8 Wbml over Hughes & Sabo RD

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.70 MI SW of IH 45 · Structure no. 121020325603363

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,109 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
14,235
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bw 8 Wbml over Hughes & Sabo RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bw 8 Wbml over Hughes & Sabo RD in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 14,235 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,000 by 2032. The structure is 1,109 ft (338 m) long and 58 ft wide.

CarriesBw 8 Wbml
CrossesHughes & Sabo RD
Location0.70 MI SW of IH 45
StateTexas
Coordinates29.60161, -95.21392
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,109 ft (338 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,235 (2012)
Projected traffic30,000 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
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 Wbml over Hughes & Sabo RD built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bw 8 Wbml over Hughes & Sabo RD 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 Wbml over Hughes & Sabo RD carry?

About 14,235 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bw 8 Wbml over Hughes & Sabo RD?

The structure is 1,109 ft (338 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Bw 8 Wbml over Hughes & Sabo RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Local Toll Authority.