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Harris County, TX · Structure #121020059801025

SH 288

SH 288 in 5.1 MI S Of Ih 610, Harris County, Texas received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1978, the bridge carries 158K vehicles daily on SH 288 over Drainage Ditch. It is classified as structurally deficient.

F
0/100
0
Condition Score
158K
Daily Traffic
1978
Year Built
7.8m
Length

Component Ratings

DeckSerious
0/9

The riding surface — evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear

SuperstructureSerious
0/9

Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck

SubstructureSerious
0/9

Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck

Bridge Details

Road
SH 288
Crosses Over
Drainage Ditch
State
Texas
County
Harris County
Location
5.1 MI S Of Ih 610
Year Built
1978
Age
48 years
Daily Traffic
157,700
Lanes
19
Length
7.8 meters
Owner
State Highway Agency
Structure Number
121020059801025

About This Bridge

SH 288 is a 48-year-old bridge located 5.1 MI S Of Ih 610 in Harris County, Texas. The bridge carries SH 288 over Drainage Ditch with 19 traffic lanes, handling approximately 158K vehicles per day. Built in 1978, the structure spans 7.8 meters.

The bridge received a Condition Grade of F (0/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 0/9 (serious), superstructure 0/9 (serious), and substructure 0/9 (serious). The bridge is classified as structurally deficient, meaning at least one major component is rated 4 or below — this signals a need for repair or replacement but does not necessarily indicate an immediate safety hazard.

This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

Location Map

5.1 MI S Of Ih 610, Harris County, Texas

29.606917, -95.386794

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Frequently Asked Questions

SH 288 has a Condition Score of 0/100 (Grade F). Its deck is rated 0/9, superstructure 0/9, and substructure 0/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.

SH 288 was built in 1978, making it 48 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.

SH 288 carries approximately 158K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 19 traffic lanes. It is 7.8 meters long and located on SH 288 in 5.1 MI S Of Ih 610, Harris County, Texas.

Yes, SH 288 is classified as structurally deficient because at least one of its primary components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the 0-9 NBI scale. This does not necessarily mean it is unsafe, but it requires significant repair or replacement.

SH 288 is located 5.1 MI S Of Ih 610 in Harris County, Texas. The bridge carries SH 288 over Drainage Ditch. Its coordinates are 29.606917, -95.386794. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.

SH 288 carries SH 288 over Drainage Ditch. The bridge is 7.8 meters long and was built in 1978.

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Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.