US Bridges

Bw 8 Wbml over Hillcroft Ave

Good

Harris County, Texas · 1.7 MI SE of US 90A · Structure no. 121020325604325

Built
1997
28 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
794 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2012 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Bw 8 Wbml over Hillcroft Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bw 8 Wbml over Hillcroft Ave in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1997 and reconstructed in 2013, 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,500 by 2032. The structure is 794 ft (242 m) long and 56 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBw 8 Wbml
CrossesHillcroft Ave
Location1.7 MI SE of US 90A
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.61322, -95.49304
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length794 ft (242 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2012)
Projected traffic18,500 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Wbml over Hillcroft Ave built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Bw 8 Wbml over Hillcroft Ave 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 Wbml over Hillcroft Ave carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bw 8 Wbml over Hillcroft Ave?

The structure is 794 ft (242 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Bw 8 Wbml over Hillcroft Ave?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.