US Bridges

FM525 to E Hardynb over R.O.W.

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.01 MI N of FM 525 · Structure no. 121020AA5775033

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,065
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM525 to E Hardynb over R.O.W. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM525 to E Hardynb over R.O.W. 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 11,065 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,000 by 2029. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM525 to E Hardynb
CrossesR.O.W.
Location0.01 MI N of FM 525
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.9328, -95.37977
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,065 (2016)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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$6,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM525 to E Hardynb over R.O.W. built?

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

What condition is FM525 to E Hardynb over R.O.W. 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 FM525 to E Hardynb over R.O.W. carry?

About 11,065 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is FM525 to E Hardynb over R.O.W.?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FM525 to E Hardynb over R.O.W.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.