US Bridges

SH 288 SB over SH 288 Bus

Fair

Brazoria County, Texas · SH 288 @ SH 288 Bus · Structure no. 120200059803100

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
508 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,091
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 288 SB over SH 288 Bus is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 288 SB over SH 288 Bus in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 5 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 13,091 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,310 by 2033. The structure is 508 ft (154.8 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesSH 288 SB
CrossesSH 288 Bus
LocationSH 288 @ SH 288 Bus
RouteState Highway 288
StateTexas
Coordinates29.26163, -95.44988
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length508 ft (154.8 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,091 (2020)
Projected traffic18,310 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
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 SH 288 Bus built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 288 SB over SH 288 Bus 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 288 SB over SH 288 Bus carry?

About 13,091 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 288 SB over SH 288 Bus?

The structure is 508 ft (154.8 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 288 SB over SH 288 Bus?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.