US Bridges

SH 288 SB Conn C over US 59 SB

Good

Harris County, Texas · SH 288 @ US 59 · Structure no. 121020002713174

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
546 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
870
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 288 SB Conn C over US 59 SB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 288 SB Conn C over US 59 SB in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 870 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,500 by 2034. The structure is 546 ft (166.4 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesSH 288 SB Conn C
CrossesUS 59 SB
LocationSH 288 @ US 59
RouteState Highway 288
StateTexas
Coordinates29.73551, -95.37116
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length546 ft (166.4 m)
Longest span154 ft (46.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic870 (2014)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 288 SB Conn C over US 59 SB built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 288 SB Conn C over US 59 SB 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 SH 288 SB Conn C over US 59 SB carry?

About 870 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is SH 288 SB Conn C over US 59 SB?

The structure is 546 ft (166.4 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SH 288 SB Conn C over US 59 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.