US Bridges

Bw 8 over Hardy Toll RD & UPRR

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 2.0 MI E of IH 45 · Structure no. 121020325602004

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,360 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
113,979
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bw 8 over Hardy Toll RD & UPRR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bw 8 over Hardy Toll RD & UPRR in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 57 years old, older 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 113,979 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 159,571 by 2042. The structure is 1,360 ft (414.5 m) long and 141 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBw 8
CrossesHardy Toll RD & UPRR
Location2.0 MI E of IH 45
RouteState Highway 8
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.93876, -95.38134
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 rating32.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+19 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length1,360 ft (414.5 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width141 ft (43 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck25 ft (7.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic113,979 (2023)
Projected traffic159,571 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$251,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bw 8 over Hardy Toll RD & UPRR built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Bw 8 over Hardy Toll 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 Bw 8 over Hardy Toll RD & UPRR carry?

About 113,979 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Bw 8 over Hardy Toll RD & UPRR?

The structure is 1,360 ft (414.5 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 141 ft wide.

Who owns Bw 8 over Hardy Toll RD & UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.