US Bridges

CR 220 over UPRR & CR 288

Good

Brazoria County, Texas · 1.3 MI E of SH 288 · Structure no. 120200AA1067002

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,080 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
3,854
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 220 over UPRR & CR 288 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 220 over UPRR & CR 288 in Brazoria County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 3,854 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,900 by 2032. The structure is 1,080 ft (329.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 220
CrossesUPRR & CR 288
Location1.3 MI E of SH 288
RouteCounty Highway 220
CountyBrazoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.12488, -95.43071
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans9
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,080 ft (329.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,854 (2016)
Projected traffic6,900 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 220 over UPRR & CR 288 built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 220 over UPRR & CR 288 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CR 220 over UPRR & CR 288 carry?

About 3,854 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 220 over UPRR & CR 288?

The structure is 1,080 ft (329.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns CR 220 over UPRR & CR 288?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.