US Bridges

SH 288 Bus over UP RR

Good

Brazoria County, Texas · 0.95 MI North of SH 332 · Structure no. 120200011108079

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,700
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 288 Bus over UP RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 288 Bus over UP RR in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 13,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,760 by 2030. The structure is 1,112 ft (338.9 m) long and 71 ft wide.

CarriesSH 288 Bus
CrossesUP RR
Location0.95 MI North of SH 332
RouteState Highway 288
StateTexas
Coordinates29.01979, -95.39444
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionNovember 2024
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

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,112 ft (338.9 m)
Longest span300 ft (91.4 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,700 (2012)
Projected traffic18,760 by 2030
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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 Bus over UP RR built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 288 Bus over UP RR 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 Bus over UP RR carry?

About 13,700 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 288 Bus over UP RR?

The structure is 1,112 ft (338.9 m) long with a longest span of 300 ft (91.4 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns SH 288 Bus over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.