Bw 8 Ml over S Wayside Drive
FairHarris County, Texas · 1.90 MI W of SH 35 · Structure no. 121020325604341
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 320 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,755
- 2012 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bw 8 Ml over S Wayside Drive is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bw 8 Ml over S Wayside Drive in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1997 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 9,755 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,140 by 2032. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 143 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bw 8 Ml over S Wayside Drive built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is Bw 8 Ml over S Wayside Drive in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2022.
How much traffic does Bw 8 Ml over S Wayside Drive carry?
About 9,755 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Bw 8 Ml over S Wayside Drive?
The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 143 ft wide.
Who owns Bw 8 Ml over S Wayside Drive?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Local Toll Authority.