US Bridges

Bw 8 Ml over Beamer RD

Good

Harris County, Texas · 3.40 MI E of SH 35 · Structure no. 121020325604362

Built
1997
28 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,090
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bw 8 Ml over Beamer RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bw 8 Ml over Beamer RD 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 10,090 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,660 by 2032. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 143 ft wide.

CarriesBw 8 Ml
CrossesBeamer RD
Location3.40 MI E of SH 35
StateTexas
Coordinates29.60088, -95.22859
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width143 ft (43.5 m)
Roadway width138 ft (42.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,090 (2012)
Projected traffic15,660 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
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 Ml over Beamer RD 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 Beamer RD 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 Beamer RD carry?

About 10,090 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Bw 8 Ml over Beamer RD?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 143 ft wide.

Who owns Bw 8 Ml over Beamer RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Local Toll Authority.