US Bridges

Claypoint Road over Route 288

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · .81 FR 653 & .76 to 654 · Structure no. 000000000005287

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
432 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,411
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Claypoint Road over Route 288 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Claypoint Road 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 4,411 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,404 by 2042. The structure is 432 ft (131.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesClaypoint Road
CrossesRoute 288
Location.81 FR 653 & .76 to 654
RouteCounty Highway 651
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.40981, -77.60319
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length432 ft (131.7 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,411 (2022)
Projected traffic5,404 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Claypoint Road over Route 288 built?

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

What condition is Claypoint 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Claypoint Road over Route 288 carry?

About 4,411 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Claypoint Road over Route 288?

The structure is 432 ft (131.7 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Claypoint Road over Route 288?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.