US Bridges

Route 288 Sbl over Route 10

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 3.09FR604&3.79TO145 · Structure no. 000000000005197

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
208 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,378
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 288 Sbl over Route 10 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 288 Sbl over Route 10 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 26,378 vehicles a day, projected to reach 38,513 by 2042. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 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 Sbl
CrossesRoute 10
Location3.09FR604&3.79TO145
RouteState Highway 288
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.39309, -77.51504
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating97 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,378 (2022)
Projected traffic38,513 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 10 built?

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

What condition is Route 288 Sbl over Route 10 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Route 288 Sbl over Route 10 carry?

About 26,378 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 288 Sbl over Route 10?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Route 288 Sbl over Route 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.