US Bridges

Bw 8 over Pasadena Blvd

Good

Harris County, Texas · 2.10 MI S of SH 225 · Structure no. 121020325603499

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49,665
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bw 8 over Pasadena Blvd is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bw 8 over Pasadena Blvd in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 49,665 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 102,709 by 2036. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 151 ft wide.

CarriesBw 8
CrossesPasadena Blvd
Location2.10 MI S of SH 225
StateTexas
Coordinates29.68156, -95.15541
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 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, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width151 ft (45.9 m)
Roadway width146 ft (44.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,665 (2016)
Projected traffic102,709 by 2036
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollToll bridge
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 over Pasadena Blvd built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bw 8 over Pasadena Blvd 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 over Pasadena Blvd carry?

About 49,665 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bw 8 over Pasadena Blvd?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 151 ft wide.

Who owns Bw 8 over Pasadena Blvd?

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