US Bridges

Yellowstone ST over SH 288

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.3 MI N of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020059801018

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
335 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,970
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yellowstone ST over SH 288 is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying Yellowstone ST over SH 288 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 8,970 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2028. The structure is 335 ft (102.2 m) long and 74 ft wide.

CarriesYellowstone ST
CrossesSH 288
Location1.3 MI N of IH 610
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.698, -95.37612
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 length335 ft (102.2 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.8 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,970 (2022)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2028
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Yellowstone ST over SH 288 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Yellowstone ST 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 Yellowstone ST over SH 288 carry?

About 8,970 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Yellowstone ST over SH 288?

The structure is 335 ft (102.2 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.8 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Yellowstone ST over SH 288?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.