US Bridges

SH 288 NB over Airport Blvd

Good

Harris County, Texas · 2MI N of Almeda Genoa · Structure no. 121020059801201

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
250 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
59,850
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 288 NB over Airport Blvd is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 288 NB over Airport Blvd in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 59,850 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 85,810 by 2033. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 61 ft wide.

CarriesSH 288 NB
CrossesAirport Blvd
Location2MI N of Almeda Genoa
RouteState Highway 288
StateTexas
Coordinates29.64362, -95.38698
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.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59,850 (2016)
Projected traffic85,810 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 NB over Airport Blvd built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 288 NB over Airport Blvd 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 over Airport Blvd carry?

About 59,850 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 288 NB over Airport Blvd?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns SH 288 NB over Airport Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.