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Harris County, TX · Structure #121020027107477

BW 8 NB

BW 8 NB in 1.15 MI W Of Gessner RD, Harris County, Texas received a condition grade of B (74/100). Built in 1989, the bridge carries 162K vehicles daily on BW 8 NB over Ih 10.

BW 8 NB carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 74/100. Most component ratings are solid; one or two may show wear consistent with the structure’s age, but the bridge is not flagged as structurally deficient.

The bridge was built in 1989, making it 37 years old — past the early-life period but still well within typical service life. Routine inspections and modest repair work are normal for bridges in this age band. BW 8 NB carries an average daily traffic count of 162,103 vehicles, with 3 lane(s) crossing Ih 10. The owning agency is Local Toll Authority; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.

B
74/100
74
Condition Score
162K
Daily Traffic
1989
Year Built
506m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckGood
7/9

The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureFair
6/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureGood
7/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
BW 8 NB
Crosses Over
Ih 10
State
Texas
County
Harris County
Location
1.15 MI W Of Gessner RD
Year Built
1989
Age
37 years
Daily Traffic
162,103
Lanes
3
Length
506 meters
Owner
Local Toll Authority
Structure Number
121020027107477

About This Bridge

BW 8 NB is a 37-year-old bridge located 1.15 MI W Of Gessner RD in Harris County, Texas. The bridge carries BW 8 NB over Ih 10 with 3 traffic lanes, handling approximately 162K vehicles per day. Built in 1989, the structure spans 506 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (74/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), superstructure 6/9 (fair), and substructure 7/9 (good).

This bridge is owned and maintained by Local Toll Authority.

Location Map

1.15 MI W Of Gessner RD, Harris County, Texas

29.784103, -95.563011

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Frequently Asked Questions

BW 8 NB has a Condition Score of 74/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 6/9, and substructure 7/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

BW 8 NB was built in 1989, making it 37 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

BW 8 NB carries approximately 162K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 3 traffic lanes. It is 506 meters long and located on BW 8 NB in 1.15 MI W Of Gessner RD, Harris County, Texas.

No, BW 8 NB is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.

BW 8 NB is located 1.15 MI W Of Gessner RD in Harris County, Texas. The bridge carries BW 8 NB over Ih 10. Its coordinates are 29.784103, -95.563011. It is maintained by Local Toll Authority.

BW 8 NB carries BW 8 NB over Ih 10. The bridge is 506 meters long and was built in 1989.

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Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.

Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.