US Bridges

Hardy Toll RD NB over Crosstimbers RD & UPRR

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.00 MI N of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020248301010

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,714 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
60,485
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Hardy Toll RD NB over Crosstimbers RD & UPRR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hardy Toll RD NB over Crosstimbers RD & UPRR 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 60,485 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,792 by 2042. The structure is 1,714 ft (522.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHardy Toll RD NB
CrossesCrosstimbers RD & UPRR
Location1.00 MI N of IH 610
StateTexas
Coordinates29.82991, -95.35454
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,714 ft (522.4 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,485 (2023)
Projected traffic73,792 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free 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 Crosstimbers RD & UPRR built?

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

What condition is Hardy Toll RD NB over Crosstimbers RD & 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 RD NB over Crosstimbers RD & UPRR carry?

About 60,485 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Hardy Toll RD NB over Crosstimbers RD & UPRR?

The structure is 1,714 ft (522.4 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Hardy Toll RD NB over Crosstimbers RD & UPRR?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.