US Bridges

Tidwell RD WB over Hardy Toll RD & Mprr

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 2.20 MI N of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020B64297002

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
600 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
19,750
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tidwell RD WB over Hardy Toll RD & Mprr is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tidwell RD WB over Hardy Toll RD & Mprr 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.

It carries about 19,750 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21,000 by 2026. The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTidwell RD WB
CrossesHardy Toll RD & Mprr
Location2.20 MI N of IH 610
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.84659, -95.3585
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length600 ft (182.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,750 (2009)
Projected traffic21,000 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$36,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tidwell RD WB over Hardy Toll RD & Mprr built?

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

What condition is Tidwell RD WB over Hardy Toll RD & Mprr 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Tidwell RD WB over Hardy Toll RD & Mprr carry?

About 19,750 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Tidwell RD WB over Hardy Toll RD & Mprr?

The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Tidwell RD WB over Hardy Toll RD & Mprr?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.