FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BW 8 WBML

Carrying BW 8 WBML over SH 3 & UP RR

1.10 MI NE OF IH 45, Harris, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

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Bridge Snapshot: BW 8 WBML

The BW 8 WBML bridge in Harris, Texas carries BW 8 WBML over SH 3 & UP RR. It was built in 1996, making it 30 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete. Daily traffic averages 18,290 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Texas bridges.

The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How BW 8 WBML compares

4,030
Bridges in Harris · 18 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Texas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
79.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
9.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Overall Condition
Unrated

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1996
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Avg Daily Traffic
18,290 vehicles/day
Structure Number
121020005102350

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BW 8 WBML is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare BW 8 WBML against other structures in Harris and across Texas. Texas bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for BW 8 WBML?

BW 8 WBML in Harris, Texas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BW 8 WBML inspected?

BW 8 WBML's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 18,290 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BW 8 WBML is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for BW 8 WBML?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for BW 8 WBML.

Who is responsible for maintaining BW 8 WBML?

Ownership is not specified for BW 8 WBML in the NBI.

How old is BW 8 WBML and does age affect safety?

BW 8 WBML was built in 1996, making it 30 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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