US Bridges

BW8(WB)TOSH288(SB) over SH 288

Good

Harris County, Texas · Bw 8 at SH 288 · Structure no. 121020325604503

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,198 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,194
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

BW8(WB)TOSH288(SB) over SH 288 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying BW8(WB)TOSH288(SB) over SH 288 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 12,194 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 2,198 ft (669.8 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBW8(WB)TOSH288(SB)
CrossesSH 288
LocationBw 8 at SH 288
RouteState Highway 8
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.59821, -95.36934
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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+12 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length2,198 ft (669.8 m)
Longest span312 ft (95.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,194 (2022)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollToll bridge
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 BW8(WB)TOSH288(SB) over SH 288 built?

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

What condition is BW8(WB)TOSH288(SB) over SH 288 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 BW8(WB)TOSH288(SB) over SH 288 carry?

About 12,194 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is BW8(WB)TOSH288(SB) over SH 288?

The structure is 2,198 ft (669.8 m) long with a longest span of 312 ft (95.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns BW8(WB)TOSH288(SB) over SH 288?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.