US Bridges

SH 288 SB over FM 518

Good

Brazoria County, Texas · 2.05 Mi. S. of Cl · Structure no. 120200059802477

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
337 ft
Daily traffic
48,294
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 288 SB over FM 518 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 288 SB over FM 518 in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 48,294 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long and 58 ft wide.

CarriesSH 288 SB
CrossesFM 518
Location2.05 Mi. S. of Cl
RouteState Highway 288
StateTexas
Coordinates29.55591, -95.38794
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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, precast panels
Main spans0
Design loadHL 93
Structure length337 ft (102.7 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,294 (2017)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
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 SB over FM 518 built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 288 SB over FM 518 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 2022.

How much traffic does SH 288 SB over FM 518 carry?

About 48,294 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 288 SB over FM 518?

The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns SH 288 SB over FM 518?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.