US Bridges

SH 288 Mng Lns over CR 59

Good

Brazoria County, Texas · SH 288 at CR 59 · Structure no. 120200059802464

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
322 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,702
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 288 Mng Lns over CR 59 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 288 Mng Lns over CR 59 in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 24,702 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,110 by 2042. The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 288 Mng Lns
CrossesCR 59
LocationSH 288 at CR 59
StateTexas
Coordinates29.541, -95.3872
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length322 ft (98.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,702 (2023)
Projected traffic32,110 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll 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 Mng Lns over CR 59 built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 288 Mng Lns over CR 59 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 Mng Lns over CR 59 carry?

About 24,702 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 288 Mng Lns over CR 59?

The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns SH 288 Mng Lns over CR 59?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.