US Bridges

SH 288 SB over SH 35

Fair

Brazoria County, Texas · 1.30 MI W of SH 288 Bus · Structure no. 120200017901108

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
330 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,570
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 288 SB over SH 35 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 288 SB over SH 35 in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 9,570 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,400 by 2033. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 288 SB
CrossesSH 35
Location1.30 MI W of SH 288 Bus
RouteState Highway 288
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.16394, -95.45328
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,570 (2013)
Projected traffic13,400 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 288 SB over SH 35 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 288 SB over SH 35 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does SH 288 SB over SH 35 carry?

About 9,570 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH 288 SB over SH 35?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 288 SB over SH 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.