US Bridges

Hardy Toll RD over UP RR & Hardy RD

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.9 MI SE of IH 45 · Structure no. 121020TOL040201

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,400 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2009 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Hardy Toll RD over UP RR & Hardy RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hardy Toll RD over UP RR & Hardy RD in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 8,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,000 by 2029. The structure is 1,400 ft (426.7 m) long and 92 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHardy Toll RD
CrossesUP RR & Hardy RD
Location0.9 MI SE of IH 45
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.09951, -95.42188
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,400 ft (426.7 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width92 ft (28.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2009)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
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 RD over UP RR & Hardy RD built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hardy Toll RD over UP RR & Hardy RD 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Hardy Toll RD over UP RR & Hardy RD carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Hardy Toll RD over UP RR & Hardy RD?

The structure is 1,400 ft (426.7 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Hardy Toll RD over UP RR & Hardy RD?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.