US Bridges

SH 288 Sbtl over Bw 8 FR

Good

Harris County, Texas · 5.8 MI S of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020059801479

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
576 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,546
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 288 Sbtl over Bw 8 FR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 288 Sbtl over Bw 8 FR in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 18,546 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,863 by 2035. The structure is 576 ft (175.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 288 Sbtl
CrossesBw 8 FR
Location5.8 MI S of IH 610
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.59694, -95.38666
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length576 ft (175.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,546 (2022)
Projected traffic58,863 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll 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 Sbtl over Bw 8 FR built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 288 Sbtl over Bw 8 FR 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 August 2024.

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

About 18,546 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 288 Sbtl over Bw 8 FR?

The structure is 576 ft (175.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SH 288 Sbtl over Bw 8 FR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.