Bw 8 EB FR over Sims Bayou
GoodHarris County, Texas · 0.35 MI SE of US 90A · Structure no. 121020325604297
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 24,343
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bw 8 EB FR over Sims Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bw 8 EB FR over Sims Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 24,343 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,080 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 38 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bw 8 EB FR over Sims Bayou built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bw 8 EB FR over Sims Bayou 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 EB FR over Sims Bayou carry?
About 24,343 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Bw 8 EB FR over Sims Bayou?
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 EB FR over Sims Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.