Bwy 8 Efr over Buffalo Bayou

Fair Condition58 years old30,601 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyHarris
Location1.8 Mi N Of Westheimer RD
CarriesBwy 8 Efr
CrossesBuffalo Bayou
Coordinates29.76255, -95.55777

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical3 — Scour critical

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length250.0 ft (76.2 m)
Max Span49.9 ft (15.2 m)
Deck Width74.1 ft (22.6 m)
Deck Area1722.1 sq m
Main Spans5
Year Built1968 (reconstructed 1987)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic30,601 (2020)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection924
Inspection FrequencyEvery 12 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number121020325601064

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