Bw 8 Wbml over BNSF RR & Mykawa RD
GoodHarris County, Texas · 0.70 MI W of SH 35 · Structure no. 121020325604312
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 1,778 ft
- 16 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,755
- 2012 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bw 8 Wbml over BNSF RR & Mykawa RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bw 8 Wbml over BNSF RR & Mykawa RD in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1997 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 28 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 9,755 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,140 by 2032. The structure is 1,778 ft (541.9 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bw 8 Wbml over BNSF RR & Mykawa RD built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is Bw 8 Wbml over BNSF RR & Mykawa RD 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 2022.
How much traffic does Bw 8 Wbml over BNSF RR & Mykawa RD carry?
About 9,755 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Bw 8 Wbml over BNSF RR & Mykawa RD?
The structure is 1,778 ft (541.9 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns Bw 8 Wbml over BNSF RR & Mykawa RD?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Local Toll Authority.