US Bridges

Sht WB to SH288NBT over SH 288 Nbml/Fr & BW8WBFR

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.85 MI W of Cullen Blvd · Structure no. 121020325604501

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
6,723 ft
46 main spans
Daily traffic
7,634
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sht WB to SH288NBT over SH 288 Nbml/Fr & BW8WBFR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sht WB to SH288NBT over SH 288 Nbml/Fr & BW8WBFR 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 7,634 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,688 by 2035. The structure is 6,723 ft (2,049.2 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSht WB to SH288NBT
CrossesSH 288 Nbml/Fr & BW8WBFR
Location0.85 MI W of Cullen Blvd
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.59861, -95.3849
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 geometry8: Equal 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 spans46 (+6 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length6,723 ft (2,049.2 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,634 (2015)
Projected traffic10,688 by 2035
Trucks5%
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 WB to SH288NBT over SH 288 Nbml/Fr & BW8WBFR built?

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

What condition is Sht WB to SH288NBT over SH 288 Nbml/Fr & BW8WBFR 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 Sht WB to SH288NBT over SH 288 Nbml/Fr & BW8WBFR carry?

About 7,634 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sht WB to SH288NBT over SH 288 Nbml/Fr & BW8WBFR?

The structure is 6,723 ft (2,049.2 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Sht WB to SH288NBT over SH 288 Nbml/Fr & BW8WBFR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.