US Bridges

Courthouse RD Ebl over Route 288

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 0.65 FR 743 & 0.12 to 649 · Structure no. 000000000005236

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
506 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,310
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Courthouse RD Ebl over Route 288 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Courthouse RD Ebl over Route 288 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 2,310 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,159 by 2042. The structure is 506 ft (154.3 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesCourthouse RD Ebl
CrossesRoute 288
Location0.65 FR 743 & 0.12 to 649
RouteCounty Highway 604
Coordinates37.4097, -77.56605
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length506 ft (154.3 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,310 (2022)
Projected traffic3,159 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Courthouse RD Ebl over Route 288 built?

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

What condition is Courthouse RD Ebl over Route 288 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Courthouse RD Ebl over Route 288 carry?

About 2,310 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Courthouse RD Ebl over Route 288?

The structure is 506 ft (154.3 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Courthouse RD Ebl over Route 288?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.