US Bridges

CR 60/SH 288 Efr over S Texas Water CO Canal

Good

Brazoria County, Texas · 0.10 MI E of SH 288 · Structure no. 120200059802039

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 60/SH 288 Efr over S Texas Water CO Canal is a concrete slab carrying CR 60/SH 288 Efr over S Texas Water CO Canal in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2033. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 60/SH 288 Efr
CrossesS Texas Water CO Canal
Location0.10 MI E of SH 288
RouteState Highway 288
StateTexas
Coordinates29.38114, -95.42271
Functional classRural Local

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2021)
Projected traffic340 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 CR 60/SH 288 Efr over S Texas Water CO Canal built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 60/SH 288 Efr over S Texas Water CO Canal 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 60/SH 288 Efr over S Texas Water CO Canal carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 60/SH 288 Efr over S Texas Water CO Canal?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns CR 60/SH 288 Efr over S Texas Water CO Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.