US Bridges

US 59 Sb/Sh 288 SB over US 59 & Alabama ST

Fair

Harris County, Texas · US 59 @ SH 288 · Structure no. 121020002713175

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
681 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,466
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 Sb/Sh 288 SB over US 59 & Alabama ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 Sb/Sh 288 SB over US 59 & Alabama ST 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 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 17,466 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 106,310 by 2034. The structure is 681 ft (207.6 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 59 Sb/Sh 288 SB
CrossesUS 59 & Alabama ST
LocationUS 59 @ SH 288
RouteState Highway 288
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.73421, -95.37146
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length681 ft (207.6 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,466 (2024)
Projected traffic106,310 by 2034
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 59 Sb/Sh 288 SB over US 59 & Alabama ST built?

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

What condition is US 59 Sb/Sh 288 SB over US 59 & Alabama ST 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 US 59 Sb/Sh 288 SB over US 59 & Alabama ST carry?

About 17,466 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 59 Sb/Sh 288 SB over US 59 & Alabama ST?

The structure is 681 ft (207.6 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 Sb/Sh 288 SB over US 59 & Alabama ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.