US Bridges

SH 36 EB over Brazos River & SH 288

Fair

Brazoria County, Texas · 8.65 MI E of FM 2004 · Structure no. 120200018806037

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
3,269 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,681
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 36 EB over Brazos River & SH 288 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 36 EB over Brazos River & SH 288 in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 2,681 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,510 by 2033. The structure is 3,269 ft (996.4 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 36 EB
CrossesBrazos River & SH 288
Location8.65 MI E of FM 2004
RouteState Highway 36
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.94667, -95.38014
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 (+35 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,269 ft (996.4 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,681 (2020)
Projected traffic3,510 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 36 EB over Brazos River & SH 288 built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 36 EB over Brazos River & SH 288 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SH 36 EB over Brazos River & SH 288 carry?

About 2,681 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 36 EB over Brazos River & SH 288?

The structure is 3,269 ft (996.4 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 36 EB over Brazos River & SH 288?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.