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Harris County, TX · Structure #121020325602261

BW 8

BW 8 in 0.16 MI W Of US 59, Harris County, Texas received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1993, the bridge carries 142K vehicles daily on BW 8 over Hcfcd #P133-02-00. It is classified as structurally deficient.

F
0/100
0
Condition Score
142K
Daily Traffic
1993
Year Built
9.4m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckSerious
0/9

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

SuperstructureSerious
0/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureSerious
0/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
BW 8
Crosses Over
Hcfcd #P133-02-00
State
Texas
County
Harris County
Location
0.16 MI W Of US 59
Year Built
1993
Reconstructed
2000
Age
33 years
Daily Traffic
142,119
Lanes
13
Length
9.4 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
121020325602261

About This Bridge

BW 8 is a 33-year-old bridge located 0.16 MI W Of US 59 in Harris County, Texas. The bridge carries BW 8 over Hcfcd #P133-02-00 with 13 traffic lanes, handling approximately 142K vehicles per day. Built in 1993 and reconstructed in 2000, the structure spans 9.4 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of F (0/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 0/9 (serious), superstructure 0/9 (serious), and substructure 0/9 (serious). The bridge is classified as structurally deficient, meaning at least one major component is rated 4 or below — this signals a need for repair or replacement but does not necessarily indicate an immediate safety hazard.

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

0.16 MI W Of US 59, Harris County, Texas

29.940600, -95.298822

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Frequently Asked Questions

BW 8 has a Condition Score of 0/100 (Grade F). Its deck is rated 0/9, superstructure 0/9, and substructure 0/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.

BW 8 was built in 1993 and reconstructed in 2000, making it 33 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

BW 8 carries approximately 142K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 13 traffic lanes. It is 9.4 meters long and located on BW 8 in 0.16 MI W Of US 59, Harris County, Texas.

Yes, BW 8 is classified as structurally deficient because at least one of its primary components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the 0-9 NBI scale. This does not necessarily mean it is unsafe, but it requires significant repair or replacement.

BW 8 is located 0.16 MI W Of US 59 in Harris County, Texas. The bridge carries BW 8 over Hcfcd #P133-02-00. Its coordinates are 29.940600, -95.298822. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

BW 8 carries BW 8 over Hcfcd #P133-02-00. The bridge is 9.4 meters long and was built in 1993, with reconstruction in 2000.

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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.