US Bridges

Route 288 Sbl over Route 642

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 1.48 FR 10 & 2.3 to 145 · Structure no. 000000000005191

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,531
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 288 Sbl over Route 642 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 288 Sbl over Route 642 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 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 288 Sbl
CrossesRoute 642
Location1.48 FR 10 & 2.3 to 145
RouteState Highway 288
Coordinates37.39298, -77.48347
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 inspectionJune 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 rating88 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,531 (2022)
Projected traffic29,975 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Route 642 built?

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

What condition is Route 288 Sbl over Route 642 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Route 288 Sbl over Route 642 carry?

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

How long is Route 288 Sbl over Route 642?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Route 288 Sbl over Route 642?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.