Bw 8 SB Ent Ramp over Sims Bayou
GoodHarris County, Texas · 0.35 MI SE of US 90A · Structure no. 121020325604322
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 2010 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- Local Toll Authority
About this bridge
Bw 8 SB Ent Ramp over Sims Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bw 8 SB Ent Ramp over Sims Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2001, 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2028. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 27 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 SB Ent Ramp over Sims Bayou built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bw 8 SB Ent Ramp 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 SB Ent Ramp over Sims Bayou carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Bw 8 SB Ent Ramp over Sims Bayou?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Bw 8 SB Ent Ramp over Sims Bayou?
It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.