US Bridges

Hardy Toll RD over E Richey RD

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 4.4 MI N of Bwy 8 · Structure no. 121020TOL040212

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
208 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
60,000
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Hardy Toll RD over E Richey RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hardy Toll RD over E Richey RD in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 60,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 100,000 by 2035. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 116 ft wide.

CarriesHardy Toll RD
CrossesE Richey RD
Location4.4 MI N of Bwy 8
StateTexas
Coordinates29.99603, -95.397
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width116 ft (35.4 m)
Roadway width111 ft (33.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,000 (2015)
Projected traffic100,000 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 E Richey RD built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Hardy Toll RD over E Richey 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Hardy Toll RD over E Richey RD carry?

About 60,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hardy Toll RD over E Richey RD?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.

Who owns Hardy Toll RD over E Richey RD?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.