US Bridges

SH 288 Nbt/Sht WB over SH 288 & Sht

Good

Harris County, Texas · 6.08 MI S of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020059801483

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,001 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,295
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 288 Nbt/Sht WB over SH 288 & Sht is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 288 Nbt/Sht WB over SH 288 & Sht 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 11,295 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,000 by 2035. The structure is 2,001 ft (609.9 m) long and 29 ft wide.

CarriesSH 288 Nbt/Sht WB
CrossesSH 288 & Sht
Location6.08 MI S of IH 610
StateTexas
Coordinates29.59638, -95.38758
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 length2,001 ft (609.9 m)
Longest span225 ft (68.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,295 (2022)
Projected traffic13,000 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 SH 288 Nbt/Sht WB over SH 288 & Sht built?

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

What condition is SH 288 Nbt/Sht WB over SH 288 & Sht 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 Nbt/Sht WB over SH 288 & Sht carry?

About 11,295 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 288 Nbt/Sht WB over SH 288 & Sht?

The structure is 2,001 ft (609.9 m) long with a longest span of 225 ft (68.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 288 Nbt/Sht WB over SH 288 & Sht?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.