US Bridges

SH 288 SB over Wheeler Ave

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 3.5 MI N of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020059801066

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
193 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
174,328
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 288 SB over Wheeler Ave is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 288 SB over Wheeler Ave in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 174,328 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 102,260 by 2033. The structure is 193 ft (58.7 m) long and 85 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 288 SB
CrossesWheeler Ave
Location3.5 MI N of IH 610
RouteState Highway 288
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.72851, -95.37346
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length193 ft (58.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic174,328 (2022)
Projected traffic102,260 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
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 over Wheeler Ave built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is SH 288 SB over Wheeler Ave 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 SH 288 SB over Wheeler Ave carry?

About 174,328 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 288 SB over Wheeler Ave?

The structure is 193 ft (58.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns SH 288 SB over Wheeler Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.