US Bridges

W Hardy RD SB over N Appr to Aldine Mail Rt

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.02 MI N of Aldine Mail · Structure no. 121020AA5775040

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
208 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,817
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Hardy RD SB over N Appr to Aldine Mail Rt is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Hardy RD SB over N Appr to Aldine Mail Rt 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 11,817 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,340 by 2030. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesW Hardy RD SB
CrossesN Appr to Aldine Mail Rt
Location0.02 MI N of Aldine Mail
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.90273, -95.37328
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 spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,817 (2016)
Projected traffic8,340 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was W Hardy RD SB over N Appr to Aldine Mail Rt built?

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

What condition is W Hardy RD SB over N Appr to Aldine Mail Rt 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 W Hardy RD SB over N Appr to Aldine Mail Rt carry?

About 11,817 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is W Hardy RD SB over N Appr to Aldine Mail Rt?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns W Hardy RD SB over N Appr to Aldine Mail Rt?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.