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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.

BW 8 SB 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 1990, making it 36 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 SB carries an average daily traffic count of 140,000 vehicles, with 5 lane(s) crossing W Gulf Bank RD. The owning agency is Local Toll Authority; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.

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.

Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.