US Bridges

SH 288 NB Conn over US 59 & SH 288

Fair

Harris County, Texas · SH 288 at US 59 · Structure no. 121020002713178

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,687 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,453
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 288 NB Conn over US 59 & SH 288 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 288 NB Conn over US 59 & SH 288 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 14,453 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,250 by 2034. The structure is 1,687 ft (514.2 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 288 NB Conn
CrossesUS 59 & SH 288
LocationSH 288 at US 59
RouteState Highway 288
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.73075, -95.3716
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+16 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,687 ft (514.2 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,453 (2019)
Projected traffic21,250 by 2034
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesFourth level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 NB Conn over US 59 & SH 288 built?

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

What condition is SH 288 NB Conn over US 59 & SH 288 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 NB Conn over US 59 & SH 288 carry?

About 14,453 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 288 NB Conn over US 59 & SH 288?

The structure is 1,687 ft (514.2 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 288 NB Conn over US 59 & SH 288?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.