US Bridges

Cypresswood DR WB over UPRR & Hardy Toll RD

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.6 MI E of IH 45 · Structure no. 121020AA2063019

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
2,140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cypresswood DR WB over UPRR & Hardy Toll RD is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cypresswood DR WB over UPRR & Hardy Toll RD in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2032. The structure is 2,140 ft (652.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCypresswood DR WB
CrossesUPRR & Hardy Toll RD
Location1.6 MI E of IH 45
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.06482, -95.41325
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+18 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,140 ft (652.3 m)
Longest span190 ft (57.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2012)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$150,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cypresswood DR WB over UPRR & Hardy Toll RD built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cypresswood DR WB over UPRR & Hardy Toll RD 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Cypresswood DR WB over UPRR & Hardy Toll RD carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cypresswood DR WB over UPRR & Hardy Toll RD?

The structure is 2,140 ft (652.3 m) long with a longest span of 190 ft (57.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Cypresswood DR WB over UPRR & Hardy Toll RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.