US Bridges

FM 525 over Hardy Toll RD & UP RR

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 2 MI N of Aldine Mail Rt · Structure no. 121020100501026

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,008 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
22,053
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 525 over Hardy Toll RD & UP RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 525 over Hardy Toll RD & UP RR in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 22,053 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,162 by 2041. The structure is 1,008 ft (307.2 m) long and 96 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFM 525
CrossesHardy Toll RD & UP RR
Location2 MI N of Aldine Mail Rt
RouteState Highway 525
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.9328, -95.37977
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,008 ft (307.2 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.4 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,053 (2024)
Projected traffic35,162 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
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 FM 525 over Hardy Toll RD & UP RR built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 525 over Hardy Toll RD & UP RR 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 525 over Hardy Toll RD & UP RR carry?

About 22,053 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 525 over Hardy Toll RD & UP RR?

The structure is 1,008 ft (307.2 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns FM 525 over Hardy Toll RD & UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.