SH 288 SB over Outfall Channel
FairBrazoria County, Texas · 3.63 MI S of SH 6 · Structure no. 120200059802045
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 105 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,202
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 288 SB over Outfall Channel is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 288 SB over Outfall Channel in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 5 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 23,680 by 2030. The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 288 SB over Outfall Channel built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 288 SB over Outfall Channel 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SH 288 SB over Outfall Channel carry?
About 23,202 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is SH 288 SB over Outfall Channel?
The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns SH 288 SB over Outfall Channel?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.