US Bridges

Route 288 Nbl over Interstate 95

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 0.04 Beg 288 & 1.04 to 1 · Structure no. 000000000005173

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
7,120
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 288 Nbl over Interstate 95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 288 Nbl 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 7,120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,940 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 Nbl
CrossesInterstate 95
Location0.04 Beg 288 & 1.04 to 1
RouteState Highway 288
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.37792, -77.40826
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 rating93 US tons
Inventory rating71 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 traffic7,120 (2022)
Projected traffic7,940 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 Nbl over Interstate 95 built?

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

What condition is Route 288 Nbl 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 Nbl over Interstate 95 carry?

About 7,120 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 288 Nbl 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 Nbl over Interstate 95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.