US Bridges

Gulf Bank RD over Hardy Toll RD

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.8 MI S of Aldine Mail · Structure no. 121020B29249006

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
740 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
10,300
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gulf Bank RD over Hardy Toll RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gulf Bank RD 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 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 10,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2034. The structure is 740 ft (225.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGulf Bank RD
CrossesHardy Toll RD
Location0.8 MI S of Aldine Mail
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.89044, -95.36872
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length740 ft (225.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,300 (2014)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$45,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Gulf Bank RD over Hardy Toll RD built?

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

What condition is Gulf Bank RD over Hardy Toll RD 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Gulf Bank RD over Hardy Toll RD carry?

About 10,300 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gulf Bank RD over Hardy Toll RD?

The structure is 740 ft (225.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Gulf Bank RD over Hardy Toll RD?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.