US Bridges

Bw 8 Wbfr over Hcfcd Ditch C147-00-00

Good

Harris County, Texas · 3.0 MI SE of US 90A · Structure no. 121020325604277

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,401
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bw 8 Wbfr over Hcfcd Ditch C147-00-00 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bw 8 Wbfr over Hcfcd Ditch C147-00-00 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 16,401 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,150 by 2033. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 38 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBw 8 Wbfr
CrossesHcfcd Ditch C147-00-00
Location3.0 MI SE of US 90A
RouteState Highway 8
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.60574, -95.47589
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
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

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,401 (2016)
Projected traffic21,150 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 Wbfr over Hcfcd Ditch C147-00-00 built?

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

What condition is Bw 8 Wbfr over Hcfcd Ditch C147-00-00 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 Wbfr over Hcfcd Ditch C147-00-00 carry?

About 16,401 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bw 8 Wbfr over Hcfcd Ditch C147-00-00?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Bw 8 Wbfr over Hcfcd Ditch C147-00-00?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.