US Bridges

FM 1960 over Hardy Toll RD & UP RR

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.50 MI E of IH 45 · Structure no. 121020168502040

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,596 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
46,148
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1960 over Hardy Toll RD & UP RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1960 over Hardy Toll RD & UP RR in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 46,148 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,608 by 2041. The structure is 1,596 ft (486.5 m) long and 114 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFM 1960
CrossesHardy Toll RD & UP RR
Location1.50 MI E of IH 45
RouteState Highway 1960
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.0263, -95.40619
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+12 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length1,596 ft (486.5 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.7 m)
Roadway width111 ft (33.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,148 (2021)
Projected traffic64,608 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 1960 over Hardy Toll RD & UP RR built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1960 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does FM 1960 over Hardy Toll RD & UP RR carry?

About 46,148 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 1960 over Hardy Toll RD & UP RR?

The structure is 1,596 ft (486.5 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1960 over Hardy Toll RD & UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.