US Bridges

Bw 8 Wbfr over Hcfcd Ditch A-120-00-00

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 3.25 MI E of SH 35 · Structure no. 121020325604263

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,291
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bw 8 Wbfr over Hcfcd Ditch A-120-00-00 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bw 8 Wbfr over Hcfcd Ditch A-120-00-00 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 13,291 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,607 by 2042. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBw 8 Wbfr
CrossesHcfcd Ditch A-120-00-00
Location3.25 MI E of SH 35
RouteState Highway 8
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.60112, -95.23341
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,291 (2022)
Projected traffic18,607 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$18,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bw 8 Wbfr over Hcfcd Ditch A-120-00-00 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bw 8 Wbfr over Hcfcd Ditch A-120-00-00 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Bw 8 Wbfr over Hcfcd Ditch A-120-00-00 carry?

About 13,291 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Bw 8 Wbfr over Hcfcd Ditch A-120-00-00?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Bw 8 Wbfr over Hcfcd Ditch A-120-00-00?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.