US Bridges

SH 288 Sbtl over Reed RD

Good

Harris County, Texas · 1.65 MI S of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020059801489

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
250 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,375
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 288 Sbtl over Reed RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 288 Sbtl over Reed RD 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 23,375 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,750 by 2035. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 288 Sbtl
CrossesReed RD
Location1.65 MI S of IH 610
RouteState Highway 288
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.65776, -95.38733
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 inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,375 (2020)
Projected traffic46,750 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 Reed RD built?

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

What condition is SH 288 Sbtl over Reed RD 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 Sbtl over Reed RD carry?

About 23,375 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 288 Sbtl over Reed RD?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 288 Sbtl over Reed RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.