US Bridges

SH 288 SB over Holmes RD UPRR S Loop Ta

Good

Harris County, Texas · SH 288 SB at Holmes RD · Structure no. 121020059801492

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
413 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 288 SB over Holmes RD UPRR S Loop Ta is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 288 SB over Holmes RD UPRR S Loop Ta in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 60,000 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,750 by 2035. The structure is 413 ft (125.8 m) long and 60 ft wide.

CarriesSH 288 SB
CrossesHolmes RD UPRR S Loop Ta
LocationSH 288 SB at Holmes RD
RouteState Highway 288
StateTexas
Coordinates29.67473, -95.38214
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length413 ft (125.8 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60,000 (2019)
Projected traffic72,750 by 2035
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 SB over Holmes RD UPRR S Loop Ta built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 288 SB over Holmes RD UPRR S Loop Ta 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 SB over Holmes RD UPRR S Loop Ta carry?

About 60,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SH 288 SB over Holmes RD UPRR S Loop Ta?

The structure is 413 ft (125.8 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns SH 288 SB over Holmes RD UPRR S Loop Ta?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.