US Bridges

Aldine Mail Rt over Hardy Toll RD & UP RR

Good

Harris County, Texas · 2.15 MI S of Aldine Bend · Structure no. 121020AA5208001

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
550 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,470
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aldine Mail Rt over Hardy Toll RD & UP RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Aldine Mail Rt over Hardy Toll RD & UP RR in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2013, 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 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 11,470 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2030. The structure is 550 ft (167.6 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAldine Mail Rt
CrossesHardy Toll RD & UP RR
Location2.15 MI S of Aldine Bend
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.90229, -95.37176
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length550 ft (167.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,470 (2010)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$33,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Aldine Mail Rt over Hardy Toll RD & UP RR built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Aldine Mail Rt over Hardy Toll RD & UP RR 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Aldine Mail Rt over Hardy Toll RD & UP RR carry?

About 11,470 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Aldine Mail Rt over Hardy Toll RD & UP RR?

The structure is 550 ft (167.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Aldine Mail Rt over Hardy Toll RD & UP RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.