US Bridges

Northgate Crossing over Hardy Toll RD

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.6 MI SE of IH 45 · Structure no. 121020AA9955003

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
170 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Northgate Crossing over Hardy Toll RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Northgate Crossing over Hardy Toll RD in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2029. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNorthgate Crossing
CrossesHardy Toll RD
Location0.6 MI SE of IH 45
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.10272, -95.42951
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.2 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2009)
Projected traffic200 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Northgate Crossing over Hardy Toll RD built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Northgate Crossing over Hardy Toll RD 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Northgate Crossing over Hardy Toll RD carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Northgate Crossing over Hardy Toll RD?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Northgate Crossing over Hardy Toll RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.