US Bridges

SH 288 NB Conn over Alabama ST

Fair

Harris County, Texas · US 59 & SH 288 I/C · Structure no. 121020059801064

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
187 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 288 NB Conn over Alabama ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 288 NB Conn over 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 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2030. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 60 ft wide.

CarriesSH 288 NB Conn
CrossesAlabama ST
LocationUS 59 & SH 288 I/C
RouteState Highway 288
StateTexas
Coordinates29.73286, -95.37127
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2010)
Projected traffic70 by 2030
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
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 SH 288 NB Conn over Alabama ST built?

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

What condition is SH 288 NB Conn over 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 2022.

How much traffic does SH 288 NB Conn over Alabama ST carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 288 NB Conn over Alabama ST?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns SH 288 NB Conn over Alabama ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.