FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BW 8 WBML

Carrying BW 8 WBML over GREENS BAYOU

1.5 MI E OF ANTOINE, Harris, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BW 8 WBML

The BW 8 WBML bridge in Harris, Texas carries BW 8 WBML over GREENS BAYOU. It was built in 1989, making it 37 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2004, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 107.9 meters (354 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 56,575 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by Local Toll Authority.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.5 metric tons.

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

How BW 8 WBML compares

▼ 3.8
Load rating vs Texas average (28.3 t)
Bottom 29%
Lower load rating than 71% of Texas bridges
4,030
Bridges in Harris · 18 in Poor condition
BW 8 WBML 24.5 t
Texas average 28.3 t

Live comparison across Texas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
92.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
47.8
Serviceability /30
30.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
24.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1989
Last Reconstructed
2004
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
107.9 m (354 ft)
Deck Width
21.8 m (72 ft)
Owner
Local Toll Authority
Avg Daily Traffic
56,575 vehicles/day
Structure Number
121020325602234

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

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 has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 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 56,575 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 Good 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?

BW 8 WBML has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BW 8 WBML?

BW 8 WBML is owned and maintained by Local Toll Authority.

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

BW 8 WBML was built in 1989, making it 37 years old and last reconstructed in 2004.

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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