US Bridges

Bw 8 Ml over Hcfcd Ditch

Good

Harris County, Texas · 4.30 MI SE of US 90A · Structure no. 121020325604331

Built
1997
28 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
116 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
105,904
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Bw 8 Ml over Hcfcd Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bw 8 Ml over Hcfcd Ditch 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 105,904 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 148,266 by 2042. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 143 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBw 8 Ml
CrossesHcfcd Ditch
Location4.30 MI SE of US 90A
StateTexas
Coordinates29.59692, -95.45652
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width143 ft (43.5 m)
Roadway width138 ft (42.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105,904 (2023)
Projected traffic148,266 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bw 8 Ml over Hcfcd Ditch built?

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

What condition is Bw 8 Ml over Hcfcd Ditch 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 Ml over Hcfcd Ditch carry?

About 105,904 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bw 8 Ml over Hcfcd Ditch?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 143 ft wide.

Who owns Bw 8 Ml over Hcfcd Ditch?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.