US Bridges

Hardy Toll RD over UPRR & E Hardy RD

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Harris County, Texas · 0.6 MI N of Rankin RD · Structure no. 121020TOL040214

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,605 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
60,000
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Hardy Toll RD over UPRR & E Hardy RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hardy Toll RD over UPRR & E Hardy RD in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 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 60,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 100,000 by 2035. The structure is 1,605 ft (489.2 m) long and 117 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHardy Toll RD
CrossesUPRR & E Hardy RD
Location0.6 MI N of Rankin RD
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.97398, -95.39068
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 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,605 ft (489.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width117 ft (35.6 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34 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 and railroad
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hardy Toll RD over UPRR & E Hardy RD built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Hardy Toll RD over UPRR & E Hardy RD 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Hardy Toll RD over UPRR & E Hardy RD carry?

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

How long is Hardy Toll RD over UPRR & E Hardy RD?

The structure is 1,605 ft (489.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns Hardy Toll RD over UPRR & E Hardy RD?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.