BWY 8 NBFR
BWY 8 NBFR in 0.18 MI SW Of US 290, Harris County, Texas received a condition grade of B (78/100). Built in 2014, the bridge carries 166K vehicles daily on BWY 8 NBFR over Hempstead RD & Uprr.
BWY 8 NBFR carries a B on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 78/100. 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 2014 and is 12 years old — relatively young against the U.S. bridge stock. Modern bridges built to current FHWA standards generally outperform older structures on condition ratings. BWY 8 NBFR carries an average daily traffic count of 166,201 vehicles, with 3 lane(s) crossing Hempstead RD & Uprr. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
Component Ratings
The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
About This Bridge
BWY 8 NBFR is a 12-year-old bridge located 0.18 MI SW Of US 290 in Harris County, Texas. The bridge carries BWY 8 NBFR over Hempstead RD & Uprr with 3 traffic lanes, handling approximately 166K vehicles per day. Built in 2014, the structure spans 408.7 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of B (78/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 7/9 (good), superstructure 7/9 (good), and substructure 7/9 (good).
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
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Frequently Asked Questions
BWY 8 NBFR has a Condition Score of 78/100 (Grade B). Its deck is rated 7/9, superstructure 7/9, and substructure 7/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is not classified as structurally deficient.
BWY 8 NBFR was built in 2014, making it 12 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
BWY 8 NBFR carries approximately 166K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 3 traffic lanes. It is 408.7 meters long and located on BWY 8 NBFR in 0.18 MI SW Of US 290, Harris County, Texas.
No, BWY 8 NBFR is not classified as structurally deficient. All three primary components (deck, superstructure, and substructure) are rated above 4 on the 0-9 NBI scale.
BWY 8 NBFR is located 0.18 MI SW Of US 290 in Harris County, Texas. The bridge carries BWY 8 NBFR over Hempstead RD & Uprr. Its coordinates are 29.871222, -95.560192. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
BWY 8 NBFR carries BWY 8 NBFR over Hempstead RD & Uprr. The bridge is 408.7 meters long and was built in 2014.
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.