US Bridges

SH 332 EB over SH 288

Fair

Brazoria County, Texas · 0.20 MI W of SH 288 Bus · Structure no. 120200152401060

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
440 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,618
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 332 EB over SH 288 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 332 EB over SH 288 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 6,618 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,300 by 2035. The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 332 EB
CrossesSH 288
Location0.20 MI W of SH 288 Bus
RouteState Highway 332
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.00445, -95.39242
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length440 ft (134.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,618 (2023)
Projected traffic17,300 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 EB over SH 288 built?

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

What condition is SH 332 EB over SH 288 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 332 EB over SH 288 carry?

About 6,618 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 332 EB over SH 288?

The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 332 EB over SH 288?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.