US Bridges

Bw 8 over US 90A & UP Railroad

Good

Harris County, Texas · 3.4 MI SE of US 59 · Structure no. 121020325604320

Built
2001
24 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,770 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
12,290
2012 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Bw 8 over US 90A & UP Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bw 8 over US 90A & UP Railroad in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2001 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 24 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 12,290 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,500 by 2032. The structure is 1,770 ft (539.5 m) long and 143 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBw 8
CrossesUS 90A & UP Railroad
Location3.4 MI SE of US 59
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.62641, -95.51791
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 inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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, precast panels
Main spans15 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,770 ft (539.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width143 ft (43.5 m)
Roadway width138 ft (42.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,290 (2012)
Projected traffic19,500 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bw 8 over US 90A & UP Railroad built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Bw 8 over US 90A & UP Railroad 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Bw 8 over US 90A & UP Railroad carry?

About 12,290 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Bw 8 over US 90A & UP Railroad?

The structure is 1,770 ft (539.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 143 ft wide.

Who owns Bw 8 over US 90A & UP Railroad?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.