US Bridges

Bw 8 Ebfr over Hcfcd Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 3.0 MI SE of US 90A · Structure no. 121020325604276

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,883
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bw 8 Ebfr over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bw 8 Ebfr over Hcfcd Ditch in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 21,883 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,060 by 2033. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 38 ft wide.

CarriesBw 8 Ebfr
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location3.0 MI SE of US 90A
RouteState Highway 8
StateTexas
Coordinates29.60508, -95.47666
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: 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 loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,883 (2016)
Projected traffic22,060 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bw 8 Ebfr over Hcfcd Ditch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bw 8 Ebfr over Hcfcd Ditch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Bw 8 Ebfr over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 21,883 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bw 8 Ebfr over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Bw 8 Ebfr over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.