US Bridges

FM525 to W Hardysb over R.O.W.

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.03 MI S of FM 525 · Structure no. 121020AA5775035

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
282 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,817
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM525 to W Hardysb over R.O.W. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM525 to W Hardysb 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 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 11,817 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2035. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM525 to W Hardysb
CrossesR.O.W.
Location0.03 MI S of FM 525
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.93238, -95.38065
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length282 ft (86 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 traffic11,817 (2016)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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$18,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM525 to W Hardysb over R.O.W. built?

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

What condition is FM525 to W Hardysb over R.O.W. 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FM525 to W Hardysb over R.O.W. carry?

About 11,817 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is FM525 to W Hardysb over R.O.W.?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FM525 to W Hardysb over R.O.W.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.