US Bridges

SH 288 NB Ramp over SH 288 NB

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Harris County, Texas · At SH 288 NB to IH 610EB · Structure no. 121020059801485

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,156 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
14,751
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 288 NB Ramp over SH 288 NB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 288 NB Ramp over SH 288 NB 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 14,751 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 1,156 ft (352.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 288 NB Ramp
CrossesSH 288 NB
LocationAt SH 288 NB to IH 610EB
RouteInterstate 288
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.67943, -95.38024
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,156 ft (352.3 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,751 (2016)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 288 NB Ramp over SH 288 NB built?

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

What condition is SH 288 NB Ramp over SH 288 NB 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 NB Ramp over SH 288 NB carry?

About 14,751 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SH 288 NB Ramp over SH 288 NB?

The structure is 1,156 ft (352.3 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 288 NB Ramp over SH 288 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.