US Bridges

Bw 8 E over Little York RD

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.89 MI N of US 90 Bus · Structure no. 121020325603487

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
346 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
63,500
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Bw 8 E over Little York RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bw 8 E over Little York RD in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 63,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,000 by 2036. The structure is 346 ft (105.5 m) long and 125 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBw 8 E
CrossesLittle York RD
Location1.89 MI N of US 90 Bus
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.87064, -95.18773
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length346 ft (105.5 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width125 ft (38.2 m)
Roadway width121 ft (36.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63,500 (2016)
Projected traffic75,000 by 2036
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 E over Little York RD built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bw 8 E over Little York RD 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does Bw 8 E over Little York RD carry?

About 63,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bw 8 E over Little York RD?

The structure is 346 ft (105.5 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 125 ft wide.

Who owns Bw 8 E over Little York RD?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.