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Harris County, TX · Structure #121020325601267

BW 8 SB

BW 8 SB in 0.50 MI N Of US 290, Harris County, Texas received a condition grade of B (74/100). Built in 1990, the bridge carries 140K vehicles daily on BW 8 SB over W Gulf Bank RD.

B
74/100
74
Condition Score
140K
Daily Traffic
1990
Year Built
92.1m
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 SB
Crosses Over
W Gulf Bank RD
State
Texas
County
Harris County
Location
0.50 MI N Of US 290
Year Built
1990
Age
36 years
Daily Traffic
140,000
Lanes
5
Length
92.1 meters
Owner
Local Toll Authority
Structure Number
121020325601267

About This Bridge

BW 8 SB is a 36-year-old bridge located 0.50 MI N Of US 290 in Harris County, Texas. The bridge carries BW 8 SB over W Gulf Bank RD with 5 traffic lanes, handling approximately 140K vehicles per day. Built in 1990, the structure spans 92.1 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

0.50 MI N Of US 290, Harris County, Texas

29.879033, -95.549025

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Frequently Asked Questions

BW 8 SB 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 SB was built in 1990, making it 36 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

BW 8 SB carries approximately 140K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 5 traffic lanes. It is 92.1 meters long and located on BW 8 SB in 0.50 MI N Of US 290, 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 0.50 MI N Of US 290 in Harris County, Texas. The bridge carries BW 8 SB over W Gulf Bank RD. Its coordinates are 29.879033, -95.549025. It is maintained by Local Toll Authority.

BW 8 SB carries BW 8 SB over W Gulf Bank RD. The bridge is 92.1 meters long and was built in 1990.

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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.