US Bridges

Hardy Toll RD NB over FM 1960 FR

Good

Harris County, Texas · 1.50 MI E of IH 45 · Structure no. 121020168502058

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
372 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
59,224
2021 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Hardy Toll RD NB over FM 1960 FR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hardy Toll RD NB over FM 1960 FR in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 59,224 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 82,914 by 2041. The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long and 58 ft wide.

CarriesHardy Toll RD NB
CrossesFM 1960 FR
Location1.50 MI E of IH 45
StateTexas
Coordinates30.02664, -95.4045
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length372 ft (113.4 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck24 ft (7.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59,224 (2021)
Projected traffic82,914 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
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 NB over FM 1960 FR built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Hardy Toll RD NB over FM 1960 FR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2022.

How much traffic does Hardy Toll RD NB over FM 1960 FR carry?

About 59,224 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Hardy Toll RD NB over FM 1960 FR?

The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Hardy Toll RD NB over FM 1960 FR?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.