US Bridges

Hardy Toll Iah Con over Air Center Blvd

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.5 MI E of Hardy Toll RD · Structure no. 121020TOL010104

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
258 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,000
2009 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Hardy Toll Iah Con over Air Center Blvd is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hardy Toll Iah Con over Air Center Blvd in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2029. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHardy Toll Iah Con
CrossesAir Center Blvd
Location0.5 MI E of Hardy Toll RD
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.95776, -95.37137
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.7 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2009)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2029
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
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 Toll Iah Con over Air Center Blvd built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hardy Toll Iah Con over Air Center Blvd 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 Hardy Toll Iah Con over Air Center Blvd carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hardy Toll Iah Con over Air Center Blvd?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Hardy Toll Iah Con over Air Center Blvd?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.