US Bridges

Binz-Calumet ST over SH 288

Good

Harris County, Texas · 2.8 MI N of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020059801069

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
333 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Binz-Calumet ST over SH 288 is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying Binz-Calumet ST over SH 288 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2034. The structure is 333 ft (101.5 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBinz-Calumet ST
CrossesSH 288
Location2.8 MI N of IH 610
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.71921, -95.37791
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length333 ft (101.5 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2014)
Projected traffic200 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 Binz-Calumet ST over SH 288 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Binz-Calumet ST over SH 288 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2022.

How much traffic does Binz-Calumet ST over SH 288 carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Binz-Calumet ST over SH 288?

The structure is 333 ft (101.5 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Binz-Calumet ST over SH 288?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.