US Bridges

Route 288 Nbl over CSX Transportation

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 0.08 FR 145 & 3.22 to 10 · Structure no. 000000000005181

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,531
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 288 Nbl over CSX Transportation is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 288 Nbl over CSX Transportation 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 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 20,531 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29,975 by 2042. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 288 Nbl
CrossesCSX Transportation
Location0.08 FR 145 & 3.22 to 10
RouteState Highway 288
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.38997, -77.45252
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating95 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,531 (2022)
Projected traffic29,975 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 CSX Transportation built?

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

What condition is Route 288 Nbl over CSX Transportation 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 2024.

How much traffic does Route 288 Nbl over CSX Transportation carry?

About 20,531 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 288 Nbl over CSX Transportation?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Route 288 Nbl over CSX Transportation?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.