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Harris County, TX · Structure #121020325601126

BW 8 SB

BW 8 SB in 1.6 MI S Of Ih 10, Harris County, Texas received a condition grade of B (70/100). Built in 1987, the bridge carries 167K vehicles daily on BW 8 SB over Buffalo Bayou & Bw 8 Fr.

B
70/100
70
Condition Score
167K
Daily Traffic
1987
Year Built
315.5m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckFair
6/9

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

SuperstructureGood
7/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureFair
6/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
BW 8 SB
Crosses Over
Buffalo Bayou & Bw 8 Fr
State
Texas
County
Harris County
Location
1.6 MI S Of Ih 10
Year Built
1987
Age
39 years
Daily Traffic
166,838
Lanes
5
Length
315.5 meters
Owner
Local Toll Authority
Structure Number
121020325601126

About This Bridge

BW 8 SB is a 39-year-old bridge located 1.6 MI S Of Ih 10 in Harris County, Texas. The bridge carries BW 8 SB over Buffalo Bayou & Bw 8 Fr with 5 traffic lanes, handling approximately 167K vehicles per day. Built in 1987, the structure spans 315.5 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (70/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 6/9 (fair), superstructure 7/9 (good), and substructure 6/9 (fair).

This bridge is owned and maintained by Local Toll Authority.

Location Map

1.6 MI S Of Ih 10, Harris County, Texas

29.761514, -95.558108

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Frequently Asked Questions

BW 8 SB has a Condition Score of 70/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 6/9, superstructure 7/9, and substructure 6/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.

BW 8 SB was built in 1987, making it 39 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

BW 8 SB carries approximately 167K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 5 traffic lanes. It is 315.5 meters long and located on BW 8 SB in 1.6 MI S Of Ih 10, Harris County, Texas.

No, BW 8 SB 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 SB is located 1.6 MI S Of Ih 10 in Harris County, Texas. The bridge carries BW 8 SB over Buffalo Bayou & Bw 8 Fr. Its coordinates are 29.761514, -95.558108. It is maintained by Local Toll Authority.

BW 8 SB carries BW 8 SB over Buffalo Bayou & Bw 8 Fr. The bridge is 315.5 meters long and was built in 1987.

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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.