US Bridges

FM 523 over SH 288

Good

Brazoria County, Texas · 2.35 MI N of SH 35 · Structure no. 120200059803107

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
560 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,540
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 523 over SH 288 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 523 over SH 288 in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 6,540 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,160 by 2033. The structure is 560 ft (170.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 523
CrossesSH 288
Location2.35 MI N of SH 35
RouteState Highway 523
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.19724, -95.45232
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length560 ft (170.7 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,540 (2013)
Projected traffic9,160 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 523 over SH 288 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 523 over SH 288 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does FM 523 over SH 288 carry?

About 6,540 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 523 over SH 288?

The structure is 560 ft (170.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 523 over SH 288?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.