US Bridges

Route 288 Sbl over Route 654

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 1.06 to 360 & 2.59 FR 604 · Structure no. 000000000005144

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,590
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 288 Sbl over Route 654 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 288 Sbl over Route 654 in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 21,590 vehicles a day, projected to reach 31,523 by 2042. The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 288 Sbl
CrossesRoute 654
Location1.06 to 360 & 2.59 FR 604
RouteState Highway 288
Coordinates37.41133, -77.61669
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length162 ft (49.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,590 (2022)
Projected traffic31,523 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free 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 Route 288 Sbl over Route 654 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 288 Sbl over Route 654 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Route 288 Sbl over Route 654 carry?

About 21,590 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 288 Sbl over Route 654?

The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Route 288 Sbl over Route 654?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.