US Bridges

SH 288 Nbt/Sht EB over SH 288 Ml & Bw 8 FR

Good

Harris County, Texas · 6.17 MI S of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020059801481

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
7,058 ft
53 main spans
Daily traffic
6,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 288 Nbt/Sht EB over SH 288 Ml & Bw 8 FR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 288 Nbt/Sht EB over SH 288 Ml & 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,000 by 2035. The structure is 7,058 ft (2,151.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 288 Nbt/Sht EB
CrossesSH 288 Ml & Bw 8 FR
Location6.17 MI S of IH 610
RouteState Highway 288
StateTexas
Coordinates29.59641, -95.38456
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 inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans53
Design loadHL 93
Structure length7,058 ft (2,151.3 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2020)
Projected traffic13,000 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesFourth level (interchange)
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 Nbt/Sht EB over SH 288 Ml & Bw 8 FR built?

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

What condition is SH 288 Nbt/Sht EB over SH 288 Ml & 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does SH 288 Nbt/Sht EB over SH 288 Ml & Bw 8 FR carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 288 Nbt/Sht EB over SH 288 Ml & Bw 8 FR?

The structure is 7,058 ft (2,151.3 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 288 Nbt/Sht EB over SH 288 Ml & Bw 8 FR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.