SH 288 NB on Ramp over American Canal
GoodBrazoria County, Texas · 1.8 MI S of FM 518 · Structure no. 120200059802457
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 142 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 534
- 2010 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 288 NB on Ramp over American Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 288 NB on Ramp over American Canal in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 534 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2030. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 288 NB on Ramp over American Canal built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 288 NB on Ramp over American 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does SH 288 NB on Ramp over American Canal carry?
About 534 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SH 288 NB on Ramp over American Canal?
The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns SH 288 NB on Ramp over American Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.