US Bridges

Sht EB to SH288NBT over SH 288 Tl & Sht Eb/Wb

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.61 MI E of Kirby DR · Structure no. 121020059801498

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,984 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,138
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sht EB to SH288NBT over SH 288 Tl & Sht Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sht EB to SH288NBT over SH 288 Tl & Sht Eb/Wb 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 9,138 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,688 by 2035. The structure is 1,984 ft (604.6 m) long and 29 ft wide.

CarriesSht EB to SH288NBT
CrossesSH 288 Tl & Sht Eb/Wb
Location0.61 MI E of Kirby DR
StateTexas
Coordinates29.59695, -95.38942
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.
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 spans3 (+9 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,984 ft (604.6 m)
Longest span274 ft (83.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,138 (2022)
Projected traffic10,688 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird 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 Sht EB to SH288NBT over SH 288 Tl & Sht Eb/Wb built?

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

What condition is Sht EB to SH288NBT over SH 288 Tl & Sht Eb/Wb 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 Sht EB to SH288NBT over SH 288 Tl & Sht Eb/Wb carry?

About 9,138 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Sht EB to SH288NBT over SH 288 Tl & Sht Eb/Wb?

The structure is 1,984 ft (604.6 m) long with a longest span of 274 ft (83.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Sht EB to SH288NBT over SH 288 Tl & Sht Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.