US Bridges

Bw 8 over Bus US 90 & UP RR

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.9 MI NW of US 90 · Structure no. 121020325603490

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,322 ft
20 main spans
Daily traffic
51,050
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Bw 8 over Bus US 90 & UP RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bw 8 over Bus US 90 & UP RR 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 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 51,050 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 83,000 by 2036. The structure is 2,322 ft (707.7 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
CrossesBus US 90 & UP RR
Location0.9 MI NW of US 90
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.84308, -95.18535
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionSeptember 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans20 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,322 ft (707.7 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width143 ft (43.6 m)
Roadway width138 ft (42.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,050 (2023)
Projected traffic83,000 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 over Bus US 90 & UP RR built?

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

What condition is Bw 8 over Bus US 90 & UP RR 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does Bw 8 over Bus US 90 & UP RR carry?

About 51,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bw 8 over Bus US 90 & UP RR?

The structure is 2,322 ft (707.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 143 ft wide.

Who owns Bw 8 over Bus US 90 & UP RR?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.