US Bridges

Sbl Rt 288 & Cd RD over Route 76

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 2.66 FR 360 & 0.85 to 720 · Structure no. 000000000005167

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
222 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,155
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sbl Rt 288 & Cd RD over Route 76 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sbl Rt 288 & Cd RD over Route 76 in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 37 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 6 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 26,155 vehicles a day, projected to reach 38,188 by 2045. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSbl Rt 288 & Cd RD
CrossesRoute 76
Location2.66 FR 360 & 0.85 to 720
RouteState Highway 288
Coordinates37.46105, -77.63853
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.3 m)
Roadway width98 ft (29.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,155 (2022)
Projected traffic38,188 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 Sbl Rt 288 & Cd RD over Route 76 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Sbl Rt 288 & Cd RD over Route 76 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Sbl Rt 288 & Cd RD over Route 76 carry?

About 26,155 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sbl Rt 288 & Cd RD over Route 76?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns Sbl Rt 288 & Cd RD over Route 76?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.