US Bridges

SH 288 SB On-Rp over US 59 SB

Fair

Harris County, Texas · US 59 & SH 288 I/C · Structure no. 121020002713195

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
165 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,000
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 288 SB On-Rp over US 59 SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 288 SB On-Rp 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 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2031. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesSH 288 SB On-Rp
CrossesUS 59 SB
LocationUS 59 & SH 288 I/C
RouteState Highway 288
StateTexas
Coordinates29.73381, -95.37172
Functional classUrban Collector

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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2012)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
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 On-Rp over US 59 SB built?

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

What condition is SH 288 SB On-Rp over US 59 SB 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 On-Rp over US 59 SB carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 288 SB On-Rp over US 59 SB?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH 288 SB On-Rp over US 59 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.