Bw 8 Ml over Blackhawk Drive
GoodHarris County, Texas · 2.30 MI E of SH 35 · Structure no. 121020325604360
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 326 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,805
- 2012 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bw 8 Ml over Blackhawk Drive is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bw 8 Ml over Blackhawk 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 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 8,805 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,120 by 2032. The structure is 326 ft (99.4 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 Blackhawk 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 Blackhawk Drive 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 2022.
How much traffic does Bw 8 Ml over Blackhawk Drive carry?
About 8,805 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Bw 8 Ml over Blackhawk Drive?
The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 143 ft wide.
Who owns Bw 8 Ml over Blackhawk Drive?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Local Toll Authority.