US Bridges

Route 288 Nbl over Rte. 637 (hopkins Rd)

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 0.58 FR 145 & 2.72 to 10 · Structure no. 000000000005193

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

About this bridge

Route 288 Nbl over Rte. 637 (hopkins Rd) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 288 Nbl over Rte. 637 (hopkins Rd) 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 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRoute 288 Nbl
CrossesRte. 637 (hopkins Rd)
Location0.58 FR 145 & 2.72 to 10
RouteState Highway 288
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.39208, -77.45767
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 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 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 Route 288 Nbl over Rte. 637 (hopkins Rd) built?

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

What condition is Route 288 Nbl over Rte. 637 (hopkins Rd) 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 Nbl over Rte. 637 (hopkins Rd) carry?

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

How long is Route 288 Nbl over Rte. 637 (hopkins Rd)?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Route 288 Nbl over Rte. 637 (hopkins Rd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.