US Bridges

SH 288 SB over BNSF Rr; Canal & U-Turn

Fair

Brazoria County, Texas · 0.30 MI S of SH 6 · Structure no. 120200059802034

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
602 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
23,202
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 288 SB over BNSF Rr; Canal & U-Turn is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 288 SB over BNSF Rr; Canal & U-Turn in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 23,202 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,570 by 2033. The structure is 602 ft (183.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 288 SB
CrossesBNSF Rr; Canal & U-Turn
Location0.30 MI S of SH 6
RouteState Highway 288
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.47972, -95.40353
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length602 ft (183.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,202 (2023)
Projected traffic21,570 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 288 SB over BNSF Rr; Canal & U-Turn built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 288 SB over BNSF Rr; Canal & U-Turn 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SH 288 SB over BNSF Rr; Canal & U-Turn carry?

About 23,202 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 288 SB over BNSF Rr; Canal & U-Turn?

The structure is 602 ft (183.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SH 288 SB over BNSF Rr; Canal & U-Turn?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.