US Bridges

Hardy Toll Off Rp over W Hardy ST & UPRR

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.80 MI N of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020248301006

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
880 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
76,672
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hardy Toll Off Rp over W Hardy ST & UPRR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hardy Toll Off Rp over W Hardy ST & UPRR in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 76,672 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 107,341 by 2042. The structure is 880 ft (268.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHardy Toll Off Rp
CrossesW Hardy ST & UPRR
Location0.80 MI N of IH 610
RouteState Highway 548
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.82571, -95.35357
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length880 ft (268.2 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76,672 (2023)
Projected traffic107,341 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Off Rp over W Hardy ST & UPRR built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hardy Toll Off Rp over W Hardy ST & UPRR 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 Hardy Toll Off Rp over W Hardy ST & UPRR carry?

About 76,672 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Hardy Toll Off Rp over W Hardy ST & UPRR?

The structure is 880 ft (268.2 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Hardy Toll Off Rp over W Hardy ST & UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.