US Bridges

Route 288 Sbl over INTERSTATE-95

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 1.04 FR 1&0.01 Beg 288 · Structure no. 000000000005171

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
242 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,918
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 288 Sbl over INTERSTATE-95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 288 Sbl over INTERSTATE-95 in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 2,918 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,262 by 2042. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 288 Sbl
CrossesINTERSTATE-95
Location1.04 FR 1&0.01 Beg 288
RouteState Highway 288
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.37777, -77.40811
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating81 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,918 (2022)
Projected traffic4,262 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
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 Route 288 Sbl over INTERSTATE-95 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 288 Sbl over INTERSTATE-95 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Route 288 Sbl over INTERSTATE-95 carry?

About 2,918 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 288 Sbl over INTERSTATE-95?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Route 288 Sbl over INTERSTATE-95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.