US Bridges

Hardy RD over IH 37

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 5.20 MI S of Loop 1604 · Structure no. 150150007309096

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
443
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hardy RD over IH 37 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hardy RD over IH 37 in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 443 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 880 by 2035. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHardy RD
CrossesIH 37
Location5.20 MI S of Loop 1604
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.14155, -98.42879
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic443 (2015)
Projected traffic880 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hardy RD over IH 37 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hardy RD over IH 37 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2022.

How much traffic does Hardy RD over IH 37 carry?

About 443 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hardy RD over IH 37?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Hardy RD over IH 37?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.