US Bridges

S Macgregor Way over SH 288

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 2.2 MI N of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020059801003

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
316 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,506
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Macgregor Way over SH 288 is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying S Macgregor Way over SH 288 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 15,506 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2034. The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long and 62 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesS Macgregor Way
CrossesSH 288
Location2.2 MI N of IH 610
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.71153, -95.37799
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length316 ft (96.3 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,506 (2022)
Projected traffic200 by 2034
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an 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 S Macgregor Way over SH 288 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Macgregor Way over 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does S Macgregor Way over SH 288 carry?

About 15,506 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S Macgregor Way over SH 288?

The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns S Macgregor Way over SH 288?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.