US Bridges

SH 288 NB over Almeda Genoa

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.1 MI N of Bw 8 · Structure no. 121020059801080

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
302 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
55,637
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 288 NB over Almeda Genoa is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 288 NB over Almeda Genoa 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 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 55,637 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,820 by 2033. The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 288 NB
CrossesAlmeda Genoa
Location1.1 MI N of Bw 8
RouteState Highway 288
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.61408, -95.38669
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length302 ft (92.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,637 (2022)
Projected traffic61,820 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 NB over Almeda Genoa built?

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

What condition is SH 288 NB over Almeda Genoa 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 NB over Almeda Genoa carry?

About 55,637 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 288 NB over Almeda Genoa?

The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns SH 288 NB over Almeda Genoa?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.