US Bridges

SH 332 WB over SH 288 Bus

Fair

Brazoria County, Texas · 0.20 MI E of SH 288 · Structure no. 120200152401059

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
352 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,500
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 332 WB over SH 288 Bus is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 332 WB over SH 288 Bus in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,670 by 2030. The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 332 WB
CrossesSH 288 Bus
Location0.20 MI E of SH 288
RouteState Highway 332
StateTexas
Coordinates29.00507, -95.389
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length352 ft (107.3 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2013)
Projected traffic24,670 by 2030
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 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 332 WB over SH 288 Bus built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 332 WB 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 332 WB over SH 288 Bus carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 332 WB over SH 288 Bus?

The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns SH 332 WB over SH 288 Bus?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.