US Bridges

Hardy Toll RD NB over BNSF Railroad

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.40 MI N of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020248301001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,523 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,650
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hardy Toll RD NB over BNSF Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hardy Toll RD NB over BNSF Railroad 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 31,650 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,320 by 2033. The structure is 1,523 ft (464.2 m) long and 72 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHardy Toll RD NB
CrossesBNSF Railroad
Location0.40 MI N of IH 610
RouteState Highway 548
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.81935, -95.35511
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 spans3 (+16 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,523 ft (464.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,650 (2013)
Projected traffic44,320 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 Hardy Toll RD NB over BNSF Railroad built?

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

What condition is Hardy Toll RD NB over BNSF Railroad 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Hardy Toll RD NB over BNSF Railroad carry?

About 31,650 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Hardy Toll RD NB over BNSF Railroad?

The structure is 1,523 ft (464.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Hardy Toll RD NB over BNSF Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.