US Bridges

SH 288 Sbml over Bw 8 FR

Fair

Harris County, Texas · Inter of SH 288 & Bw 8 · Structure no. 121020059801186

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
574 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
54,353
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 288 Sbml over Bw 8 FR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 288 Sbml over Bw 8 FR in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 54,353 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,820 by 2033. The structure is 574 ft (175 m) long and 54 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 288 Sbml
CrossesBw 8 FR
LocationInter of SH 288 & Bw 8
RouteState Highway 288
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.59735, -95.38679
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length574 ft (175 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,353 (2016)
Projected traffic61,820 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
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 Sbml over Bw 8 FR built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 288 Sbml over Bw 8 FR 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does SH 288 Sbml over Bw 8 FR carry?

About 54,353 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 288 Sbml over Bw 8 FR?

The structure is 574 ft (175 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns SH 288 Sbml over Bw 8 FR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.