SH 288 SB over Dow Wastewater Canal
GoodBrazoria County, Texas · 1.60 MI S of SH 332 · Structure no. 120200011108067
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 158 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,841
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 288 SB over Dow Wastewater Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 288 SB over Dow Wastewater Canal in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 11,841 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,720 by 2033. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 288 SB over Dow Wastewater Canal built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 288 SB over Dow Wastewater Canal 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does SH 288 SB over Dow Wastewater Canal carry?
About 11,841 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SH 288 SB over Dow Wastewater Canal?
The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns SH 288 SB over Dow Wastewater Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.