US Bridges

SH 288 NB over FM 2234

Fair

Brazoria County, Texas · 0.35 MI S of Harris C/L · Structure no. 120200059802189

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
290 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
59,850
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 288 NB over FM 2234 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 288 NB over FM 2234 in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 59,850 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,290 by 2033. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 55 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 288 NB
CrossesFM 2234
Location0.35 MI S of Harris C/L
RouteState Highway 288
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.58028, -95.386
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
Design loadHS 20
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59,850 (2016)
Projected traffic41,290 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 288 NB over FM 2234 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 288 NB over FM 2234 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 2022.

How much traffic does SH 288 NB over FM 2234 carry?

About 59,850 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 288 NB over FM 2234?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns SH 288 NB over FM 2234?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.