US Bridges

SH 288 NB Off Rp C over SH 288 NB on Ramp B

Good

Harris County, Texas · 2.3 MI N of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020059801098

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
294 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,441
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 288 NB Off Rp C over SH 288 NB on Ramp B is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying SH 288 NB Off Rp C over SH 288 NB on Ramp B in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 2,441 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,450 by 2033. The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 288 NB Off Rp C
CrossesSH 288 NB on Ramp B
Location2.3 MI N of IH 610
RouteState Highway 288
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.71524, -95.37829
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 length294 ft (89.6 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,441 (2024)
Projected traffic20,450 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 SH 288 NB Off Rp C over SH 288 NB on Ramp B built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 288 NB Off Rp C over SH 288 NB on Ramp B 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 SH 288 NB Off Rp C over SH 288 NB on Ramp B carry?

About 2,441 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH 288 NB Off Rp C over SH 288 NB on Ramp B?

The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SH 288 NB Off Rp C over SH 288 NB on Ramp B?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.