US Bridges

HOLCOMBEEB/SH288SB over SH 288 SB

Good

Harris County, Texas · 1.27 MI N of IH 610 · Structure no. 121020059801497

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
692 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HOLCOMBEEB/SH288SB over SH 288 SB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HOLCOMBEEB/SH288SB over SH 288 SB 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,600 by 2035. The structure is 692 ft (210.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHOLCOMBEEB/SH288SB
CrossesSH 288 SB
Location1.27 MI N of IH 610
RouteState Highway 288
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.70117, -95.37567
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length692 ft (210.9 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2020)
Projected traffic5,600 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 HOLCOMBEEB/SH288SB over SH 288 SB built?

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

What condition is HOLCOMBEEB/SH288SB over SH 288 SB 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 HOLCOMBEEB/SH288SB over SH 288 SB carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HOLCOMBEEB/SH288SB over SH 288 SB?

The structure is 692 ft (210.9 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns HOLCOMBEEB/SH288SB over SH 288 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.