US Bridges

Hardy ST over IH 10

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.60 MI W of US 59 · Structure no. 121020050801208

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
238 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,430
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hardy ST over IH 10 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hardy ST over IH 10 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 2,430 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,700 by 2033. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 50 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHardy ST
CrossesIH 10
Location0.60 MI W of US 59
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.76974, -95.35122
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,430 (2013)
Projected traffic2,700 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$21,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hardy ST over IH 10 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hardy ST over IH 10 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Hardy ST over IH 10 carry?

About 2,430 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Hardy ST over IH 10?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Hardy ST over IH 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.