US Bridges

SH 288 SB on Ramp over Mustang Bayou

Good

Brazoria County, Texas · 2.11 MI S of FM 518 · Structure no. 120200059802454

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
129 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,000
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 288 SB on Ramp over Mustang Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 288 SB on Ramp over Mustang Bayou in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 27,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50,810 by 2030. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 288 SB on Ramp
CrossesMustang Bayou
Location2.11 MI S of FM 518
RouteState Highway 288
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.52568, -95.38731
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to 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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,000 (2010)
Projected traffic50,810 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 SB on Ramp over Mustang Bayou built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 288 SB on Ramp over Mustang Bayou 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SH 288 SB on Ramp over Mustang Bayou carry?

About 27,000 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is SH 288 SB on Ramp over Mustang Bayou?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SH 288 SB on Ramp over Mustang Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.