US Bridges

Spur 548 Conn E over Hardy ST

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.10 MI N of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020248301008

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
475 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,597
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spur 548 Conn E over Hardy ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spur 548 Conn E over Hardy ST 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 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 13,597 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,320 by 2033. The structure is 475 ft (144.8 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesSpur 548 Conn E
CrossesHardy ST
Location0.10 MI N of IH 610
RouteState Highway 548
StateTexas
Coordinates29.81525, -95.35148
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length475 ft (144.8 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,597 (2024)
Projected traffic44,320 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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 Spur 548 Conn E over Hardy ST built?

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

What condition is Spur 548 Conn E over Hardy ST 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 2024.

How much traffic does Spur 548 Conn E over Hardy ST carry?

About 13,597 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Spur 548 Conn E over Hardy ST?

The structure is 475 ft (144.8 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Spur 548 Conn E over Hardy ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.