US Bridges

Hardy Toll RD over Aldine-Westfield

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 3.6 MI N of FM 1960 · Structure no. 121020TOL040204

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
400 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2009 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Hardy Toll RD over Aldine-Westfield is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hardy Toll RD over Aldine-Westfield in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 35 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 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHardy Toll RD
CrossesAldine-Westfield
Location3.6 MI N of FM 1960
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.07475, -95.41142
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 spans2 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width118 ft (36.1 m)
Roadway width114 ft (34.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2009)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 RD over Aldine-Westfield built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Hardy Toll RD over Aldine-Westfield 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 Aldine-Westfield carry?

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

How long is Hardy Toll RD over Aldine-Westfield?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns Hardy Toll RD over Aldine-Westfield?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.