US Bridges

SH 288 NB Ramp over BNSF Rr; Canal & U-Turn

Fair

Brazoria County, Texas · 0.30 MI S of SH 6 · Structure no. 120200059802073

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
602 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
6,217
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 288 NB Ramp over BNSF Rr; Canal & U-Turn is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 288 NB Ramp over BNSF Rr; Canal & U-Turn 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 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 6,217 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,310 by 2033. The structure is 602 ft (183.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 288 NB Ramp
CrossesBNSF Rr; Canal & U-Turn
Location0.30 MI S of SH 6
RouteState Highway 288
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.47939, -95.40279
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,217 (2021)
Projected traffic4,310 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 SH 288 NB Ramp over BNSF Rr; Canal & U-Turn built?

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

What condition is SH 288 NB Ramp 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 NB Ramp over BNSF Rr; Canal & U-Turn carry?

About 6,217 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 288 NB Ramp 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 26 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.