FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HARDY TOLL RD SB

Carrying HARDY TOLL RD SB over HALLS BAYOU

0.2 MI N OF GULF BANK RD, Harris, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HARDY TOLL RD SB

The HARDY TOLL RD SB bridge in Harris, Texas carries HARDY TOLL RD SB over HALLS BAYOU. It was built in 1987, making it 39 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 57.0 meters (187 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 30,000 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by Local Toll Authority.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How HARDY TOLL RD SB compares

▲ 4.4
Load rating vs Texas average (28.3 t)
Top 40%
Higher load rating than 60% of Texas bridges
4,030
Bridges in Harris · 18 in Poor condition
HARDY TOLL RD SB 32.7 t
Texas average 28.3 t

Live comparison across Texas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
83.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
18.0
Essentiality /15
10.1
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1987
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
57.0 m (187 ft)
Deck Width
14.9 m (49 ft)
Owner
Local Toll Authority
Avg Daily Traffic
30,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
121020TOL040221

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HARDY TOLL RD SB is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare HARDY TOLL RD SB against other structures in Harris and across Texas. Texas bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for HARDY TOLL RD SB?

HARDY TOLL RD SB in Harris, Texas has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HARDY TOLL RD SB inspected?

HARDY TOLL RD SB's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 30,000 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HARDY TOLL RD SB is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for HARDY TOLL RD SB?

HARDY TOLL RD SB has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HARDY TOLL RD SB?

HARDY TOLL RD SB is owned and maintained by Local Toll Authority.

How old is HARDY TOLL RD SB and does age affect safety?

HARDY TOLL RD SB was built in 1987, making it 39 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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