US Bridges

Greens RD over Hardy Toll RD & UP RR

Good

Harris County, Texas · 1.9 MI E of IH 45 · Structure no. 121020AA6012005

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,229 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
13,573
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greens RD over Hardy Toll RD & UP RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Greens RD over Hardy Toll RD & UP RR 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 13,573 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,000 by 2035. The structure is 1,229 ft (374.6 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGreens RD
CrossesHardy Toll RD & UP RR
Location1.9 MI E of IH 45
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.95257, -95.38317
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,229 ft (374.6 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,573 (2016)
Projected traffic16,000 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Greens RD over Hardy Toll RD & UP RR built?

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

What condition is Greens RD 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Greens RD over Hardy Toll RD & UP RR carry?

About 13,573 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Greens RD over Hardy Toll RD & UP RR?

The structure is 1,229 ft (374.6 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Greens RD over Hardy Toll RD & UP RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.