US Bridges

Genito Road over Route 288

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 0.69 FR 754 & 0.50 to 907 · Structure no. 000000000005241

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
214 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,872
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Genito Road over Route 288 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Genito Road over Route 288 in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 37 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 13,872 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,106 by 2042. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesGenito Road
CrossesRoute 288
Location0.69 FR 754 & 0.50 to 907
RouteCounty Highway 604
Coordinates37.45031, -77.63759
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.2 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,872 (2022)
Projected traffic19,106 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
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 Genito Road over Route 288 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Genito Road 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Genito Road over Route 288 carry?

About 13,872 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Genito Road over Route 288?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Genito Road over Route 288?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.