US Bridges

Hardy Toll RD SB over IH 45

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.30 MI S Montgomery C/L · Structure no. 121020011005130

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,837 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
181,539
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Hardy Toll RD SB over IH 45 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hardy Toll RD SB over IH 45 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 5 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 181,539 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 254,155 by 2042. The structure is 1,837 ft (559.9 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHardy Toll RD SB
CrossesIH 45
Location0.30 MI S Montgomery C/L
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.10633, -95.43561
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+12 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,837 ft (559.9 m)
Longest span212 ft (64.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic181,539 (2023)
Projected traffic254,155 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
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 Toll RD SB over IH 45 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hardy Toll RD SB over IH 45 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Hardy Toll RD SB over IH 45 carry?

About 181,539 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Hardy Toll RD SB over IH 45?

The structure is 1,837 ft (559.9 m) long with a longest span of 212 ft (64.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Hardy Toll RD SB over IH 45?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.