Beltway 8 over Houston Ship Channel
Fair Condition46 years old65,551 vehicles/day
Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Harris |
| Location | Bltwy 8 @ Ship Channel |
| Carries | Beltway 8 |
| Crosses | Houston Ship Channel |
| Coordinates | 29.73150, -95.14675 |
Condition Ratings
| Overall Condition | Fair |
| Deck | 7 (Good) |
| Superstructure | 6 (Satisfactory) |
| Substructure | 6 (Satisfactory) |
| Channel/Waterway | 7 (Good) |
| Scour Critical | 6 — Scour calculated, stable |
Physical Characteristics
| Material | Prestressed Concrete Continuous |
| Design | Segmental Box Girder |
| Total Length | 10538.1 ft (3,212 m) |
| Max Span | 750.0 ft (228.6 m) |
| Deck Width | 59.7 ft (18.2 m) |
| Deck Area | 58458.4 sq m |
| Main Spans | 1 |
| Year Built | 1980 |
Traffic
| Avg Daily Traffic | 65,551 (2023) |
| Truck Traffic | 14% |
| Lanes On Bridge | 4 |
Inspection & Ownership
| Last Inspection | December 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | Every 24 months |
| Owner | Local Toll Authority |
| Historical Significance | Bridge is not eligible for the National Register |
| Structure Number | 121020325603075 |