US Bridges

SH 288 NB over SH 288 Bus

Fair

Brazoria County, Texas · 0.20 MI S of SH 332 · Structure no. 120200152401057

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
507 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
31,923
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 288 NB over SH 288 Bus is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 288 NB over SH 288 Bus in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 6 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 31,923 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,800 by 2033. The structure is 507 ft (154.5 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesSH 288 NB
CrossesSH 288 Bus
Location0.20 MI S of SH 332
RouteState Highway 288
StateTexas
Coordinates29.00183, -95.38735
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length507 ft (154.5 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,923 (2020)
Projected traffic17,800 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 288 NB over SH 288 Bus built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 288 NB 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 December 2024.

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

About 31,923 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 288 NB over SH 288 Bus?

The structure is 507 ft (154.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 288 NB over SH 288 Bus?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.