US Bridges

SH 288 SB over UP RR & CR 290

Fair

Brazoria County, Texas · 1.25 MI S of SH 35 · Structure no. 120200059804188

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,766 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,307
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 288 SB over UP RR & CR 290 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 288 SB over UP RR & CR 290 in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 6,307 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,400 by 2033. The structure is 1,766 ft (538.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 288 SB
CrossesUP RR & CR 290
Location1.25 MI S of SH 35
RouteState Highway 288
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.14532, -95.45224
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 spans2 (+17 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,766 ft (538.2 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,307 (2020)
Projected traffic19,400 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 UP RR & CR 290 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 288 SB over UP RR & CR 290 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 288 SB over UP RR & CR 290 carry?

About 6,307 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 288 SB over UP RR & CR 290?

The structure is 1,766 ft (538.2 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 288 SB over UP RR & CR 290?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.