US Bridges

SH 288 NB over FM 2004

Good

Brazoria County, Texas · 0.7 MI North of SH 332 · Structure no. 120200059804338

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,582 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,910
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 288 NB over FM 2004 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 288 NB over FM 2004 in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 17,910 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,250 by 2033. The structure is 1,582 ft (482.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 288 NB
CrossesFM 2004
Location0.7 MI North of SH 332
RouteState Highway 288
StateTexas
Coordinates29.06191, -95.45341
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+9 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,582 ft (482.2 m)
Longest span216 ft (65.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,910 (2020)
Projected traffic19,250 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 NB over FM 2004 built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 288 NB over FM 2004 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 288 NB over FM 2004 carry?

About 17,910 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 288 NB over FM 2004?

The structure is 1,582 ft (482.2 m) long with a longest span of 216 ft (65.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SH 288 NB over FM 2004?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.