US Bridges

W Hardy to FM 525 over R.O.W.

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.03 MI N of FM 525 · Structure no. 121020B30225003

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
282 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,750
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Hardy to FM 525 over R.O.W. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Hardy to FM 525 over R.O.W. 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 8,750 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,000 by 2035. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW Hardy to FM 525
CrossesR.O.W.
Location0.03 MI N of FM 525
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.93324, -95.38086
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,750 (2015)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-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 W Hardy to FM 525 over R.O.W. built?

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

What condition is W Hardy to FM 525 over R.O.W. 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 W Hardy to FM 525 over R.O.W. carry?

About 8,750 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is W Hardy to FM 525 over R.O.W.?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns W Hardy to FM 525 over R.O.W.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.