US Bridges

SH 288 SB Off Ramp over Ditch

Good

Brazoria County, Texas · 0.15 MI North of CR 220 · Structure no. 120200059804341

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,327
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 288 SB Off Ramp over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 288 SB Off Ramp over Ditch 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 1,327 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,470 by 2030. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 288 SB Off Ramp
CrossesDitch
Location0.15 MI North of CR 220
RouteState Highway 288
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.12757, -95.45274
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,327 (2023)
Projected traffic12,470 by 2030
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 288 SB Off Ramp over Ditch built?

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

What condition is SH 288 SB Off Ramp over Ditch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 288 SB Off Ramp over Ditch carry?

About 1,327 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is SH 288 SB Off Ramp over Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns SH 288 SB Off Ramp over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.