US Bridges

Hardy RD SB over Little York Approach

FairPosted for load

Harris County, Texas · 0.05 MI N of Little York · Structure no. 121020B30209006

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,519
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hardy RD SB over Little York Approach is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hardy RD SB over Little York Approach 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,519 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,841 by 2035. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHardy RD SB
CrossesLittle York Approach
Location0.05 MI N of Little York
RouteCity Street 151
StateTexas
Coordinates29.87127, -95.36585
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,519 (2015)
Projected traffic9,841 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hardy RD SB over Little York Approach built?

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

What condition is Hardy RD SB over Little York Approach 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Hardy RD SB over Little York Approach carry?

About 4,519 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Hardy RD SB over Little York Approach?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Hardy RD SB over Little York Approach?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.