US Bridges

Hardy Toll RD over Bw 8 Frs

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.25 MI N of Blackwood · Structure no. 121020325602096

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
460 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
60,321
2021 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Hardy Toll RD over Bw 8 Frs is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hardy Toll RD over Bw 8 Frs in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 60,321 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 84,449 by 2041. The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long and 116 ft wide.

CarriesHardy Toll RD
CrossesBw 8 Frs
Location0.25 MI N of Blackwood
StateTexas
Coordinates29.93924, -95.38131
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 inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length460 ft (140.2 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width116 ft (35.4 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,321 (2021)
Projected traffic84,449 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemNo

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 over Bw 8 Frs built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hardy Toll RD over Bw 8 Frs 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Hardy Toll RD over Bw 8 Frs carry?

About 60,321 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Hardy Toll RD over Bw 8 Frs?

The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.

Who owns Hardy Toll RD over Bw 8 Frs?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.