US Bridges

SH 288 SB over US 59 NB & Alabama ST

Fair

Harris County, Texas · US 59 at SH 288 · Structure no. 121020002713176

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
700 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
2,363
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 288 SB over US 59 NB & Alabama ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 288 SB over US 59 NB & 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 5 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 2,363 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 92,400 by 2033. The structure is 700 ft (213.4 m) long and 59 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 288 SB
CrossesUS 59 NB & Alabama ST
LocationUS 59 at SH 288
RouteState Highway 288
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.73313, -95.37159
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 loadHS 20
Structure length700 ft (213.4 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,363 (2024)
Projected traffic92,400 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 SH 288 SB over US 59 NB & Alabama ST built?

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

What condition is SH 288 SB over US 59 NB & 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 SH 288 SB over US 59 NB & Alabama ST carry?

About 2,363 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 288 SB over US 59 NB & Alabama ST?

The structure is 700 ft (213.4 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns SH 288 SB over US 59 NB & Alabama ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.