US Bridges

Nbl Route 0288 over Route 1 (301)

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 1.04 FR I-95 & 1.78 TO145 · Structure no. 000000000005178

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
188 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,744
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nbl Route 0288 over Route 1 (301) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nbl Route 0288 over Route 1 (301) 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 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 19,744 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28,826 by 2045. The structure is 188 ft (57.4 m) long and 53 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesNbl Route 0288
CrossesRoute 1 (301)
Location1.04 FR I-95 & 1.78 TO145
RouteState Highway 288
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.37705, -77.4201
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length188 ft (57.4 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,744 (2022)
Projected traffic28,826 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Nbl Route 0288 over Route 1 (301) built?

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

What condition is Nbl Route 0288 over Route 1 (301) 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Nbl Route 0288 over Route 1 (301) carry?

About 19,744 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Nbl Route 0288 over Route 1 (301)?

The structure is 188 ft (57.4 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Nbl Route 0288 over Route 1 (301)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.