US Bridges

Bw 8 Ebml over SH 288

Good

Harris County, Texas · Inter of SH 288 & Bw 8 · Structure no. 121020059801336

Built
1997
28 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,568 ft
24 main spans
Daily traffic
14,985
2010 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Bw 8 Ebml over SH 288 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bw 8 Ebml over SH 288 in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1997 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 28 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 14,985 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50,000 by 2030. The structure is 2,568 ft (782.7 m) long and 84 ft wide.

CarriesBw 8 Ebml
CrossesSH 288
LocationInter of SH 288 & Bw 8
RouteState Highway 8
StateTexas
Coordinates29.59706, -95.39055
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 inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 spans24
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,568 ft (782.7 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,985 (2010)
Projected traffic50,000 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
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 Bw 8 Ebml over SH 288 built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Bw 8 Ebml 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does Bw 8 Ebml over SH 288 carry?

About 14,985 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Bw 8 Ebml over SH 288?

The structure is 2,568 ft (782.7 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Bw 8 Ebml over SH 288?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.