US Bridges

Route 288 Nbl over CSX Transportation

Good

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 0.14 FR 145 & 3.16 to 10 · Structure no. 000000000005183

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
172 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20,531 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29,975 by 2042. The structure is 172 ft (52.5 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 288 Nbl
CrossesCSX Transportation
Location0.14 FR 145 & 3.16 to 10
RouteState Highway 288
Coordinates37.39059, -77.45389
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating89 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length172 ft (52.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 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 good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. 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 172 ft (52.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Route 288 Nbl over CSX Transportation?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.