US Bridges

Bw 8 NB over UPRR & Jacintoport Blvd

Good

Harris County, Texas · 1.2 MI S of IH 10 · Structure no. 121020325603504

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,338 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
60,994
2021 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Bw 8 NB over UPRR & Jacintoport Blvd is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bw 8 NB over UPRR & Jacintoport Blvd in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 60,994 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 85,392 by 2041. The structure is 1,338 ft (407.8 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBw 8 NB
CrossesUPRR & Jacintoport Blvd
Location1.2 MI S of IH 10
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.75488, -95.14589
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 spans10 (+3 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,338 ft (407.8 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,994 (2021)
Projected traffic85,392 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollToll bridge
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 NB over UPRR & Jacintoport Blvd built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bw 8 NB over UPRR & Jacintoport 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Bw 8 NB over UPRR & Jacintoport Blvd carry?

About 60,994 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Bw 8 NB over UPRR & Jacintoport Blvd?

The structure is 1,338 ft (407.8 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Bw 8 NB over UPRR & Jacintoport Blvd?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.