US Bridges

Bw 8 NB Conn DC-2 over Bw 8 SB Conn Rp DC-1

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.05 MI N of Westpk Tlwy · Structure no. 121020TOL030023

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,000
2013 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Bw 8 NB Conn DC-2 over Bw 8 SB Conn Rp DC-1 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bw 8 NB Conn DC-2 over Bw 8 SB Conn Rp DC-1 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,000 by 2033. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBw 8 NB Conn DC-2
CrossesBw 8 SB Conn Rp DC-1
Location0.05 MI N of Westpk Tlwy
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.71891, -95.55705
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.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2013)
Projected traffic50,000 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bw 8 NB Conn DC-2 over Bw 8 SB Conn Rp DC-1 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bw 8 NB Conn DC-2 over Bw 8 SB Conn Rp DC-1 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Bw 8 NB Conn DC-2 over Bw 8 SB Conn Rp DC-1 carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bw 8 NB Conn DC-2 over Bw 8 SB Conn Rp DC-1?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Bw 8 NB Conn DC-2 over Bw 8 SB Conn Rp DC-1?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.