Bw 8 Ml over Mlk Blvd
GoodHarris County, Texas · 2.5 MI E of SH 288 · Structure no. 121020325604340
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 312 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 29,970
- 2012 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- Local Toll Authority
About this bridge
Bw 8 Ml over Mlk Blvd is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bw 8 Ml over Mlk Blvd in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2001 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 29,970 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,040 by 2033. The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long and 143 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 | 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 Ml over Mlk Blvd built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is Bw 8 Ml over Mlk Blvd 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 September 2022.
How much traffic does Bw 8 Ml over Mlk Blvd carry?
About 29,970 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Bw 8 Ml over Mlk Blvd?
The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 143 ft wide.
Who owns Bw 8 Ml over Mlk Blvd?
It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.