US Bridges

SH288SBT to Sht EB over SH 288 Tl & Sht Wb/Eb

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.90 MI S of Almeda Genoa · Structure no. 121020059801482

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,228 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,397
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH288SBT to Sht EB over SH 288 Tl & Sht Wb/Eb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH288SBT to Sht EB over SH 288 Tl & Sht Wb/Eb 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 5,397 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,500 by 2035. The structure is 2,228 ft (679 m) long and 29 ft wide.

CarriesSH288SBT to Sht EB
CrossesSH 288 Tl & Sht Wb/Eb
Location0.90 MI S of Almeda Genoa
RouteState Highway 288
StateTexas
Coordinates29.59835, -95.38515
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+13 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length2,228 ft (679 m)
Longest span291 ft (88.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,397 (2022)
Projected traffic10,500 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesFourth level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 SH288SBT to Sht EB over SH 288 Tl & Sht Wb/Eb built?

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

What condition is SH288SBT to Sht EB over SH 288 Tl & Sht Wb/Eb 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 SH288SBT to Sht EB over SH 288 Tl & Sht Wb/Eb carry?

About 5,397 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH288SBT to Sht EB over SH 288 Tl & Sht Wb/Eb?

The structure is 2,228 ft (679 m) long with a longest span of 291 ft (88.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH288SBT to Sht EB over SH 288 Tl & Sht Wb/Eb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.