US Bridges

Little York RD EB over Hardy Toll RD

Good

Harris County, Texas · 3.90 MI N of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020B39913004

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
650 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,930
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little York RD EB over Hardy Toll RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Little York RD EB over Hardy Toll RD 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 13,930 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16,000 by 2029. The structure is 650 ft (198.1 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesLittle York RD EB
CrossesHardy Toll RD
Location3.90 MI N of IH 610
RouteCity Street 4
StateTexas
Coordinates29.8707, -95.36407
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionSeptember 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length650 ft (198.1 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,930 (2009)
Projected traffic16,000 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$39,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Little York RD EB over Hardy Toll RD built?

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

What condition is Little York RD EB 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 Little York RD EB over Hardy Toll RD carry?

About 13,930 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Little York RD EB over Hardy Toll RD?

The structure is 650 ft (198.1 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Little York RD EB over Hardy Toll RD?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.