US Bridges

Tuam ST over US 59/SH 288

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.50 MI SW of IH 45 · Structure no. 121020002713111

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
385 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
840
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tuam ST over US 59/SH 288 is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying Tuam ST over US 59/SH 288 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 840 vehicles a day, projected to reach 840 by 2034. The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long and 56 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTuam ST
CrossesUS 59/SH 288
Location0.50 MI SW of IH 45
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.73851, -95.36729
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length385 ft (117.3 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic840 (2014)
Projected traffic840 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$43,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tuam ST over US 59/SH 288 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tuam ST over US 59/SH 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Tuam ST over US 59/SH 288 carry?

About 840 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Tuam ST over US 59/SH 288?

The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Tuam ST over US 59/SH 288?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.