US Bridges

Bw 8 Turnaround over Bw 8 Wbfr

Good

Harris County, Texas · 3.3 MI SE of US 59 · Structure no. 121020325604298

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
195 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bw 8 Turnaround over Bw 8 Wbfr is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bw 8 Turnaround over Bw 8 Wbfr 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 5,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,000 by 2032. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBw 8 Turnaround
CrossesBw 8 Wbfr
Location3.3 MI SE of US 59
RouteState Highway 8
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.6271, -95.51856
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck22 ft (6.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2012)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$13,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bw 8 Turnaround over Bw 8 Wbfr built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bw 8 Turnaround over Bw 8 Wbfr 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does Bw 8 Turnaround over Bw 8 Wbfr carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Bw 8 Turnaround over Bw 8 Wbfr?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Bw 8 Turnaround over Bw 8 Wbfr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.