US Bridges

SH 288 NB over Dow Wastewater Canal

Fair

Brazoria County, Texas · 1.60 MI S of SH 332 · Structure no. 120200011108068

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,764
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 288 NB over Dow Wastewater Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 288 NB 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 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 10,764 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,370 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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CarriesSH 288 NB
CrossesDow Wastewater Canal
Location1.60 MI S of SH 332
RouteState Highway 288
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.98393, -95.37751
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,764 (2020)
Projected traffic33,370 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 288 NB over Dow Wastewater Canal built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 288 NB over Dow Wastewater Canal 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH 288 NB over Dow Wastewater Canal carry?

About 10,764 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH 288 NB 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 NB over Dow Wastewater Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.