Qualla Road over Route 288
FairChesterfield County, Virginia · .65 FR 651 & .33 to 756 · Structure no. 000000000005298
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 403 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,254
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Qualla Road over Route 288 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Qualla 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 6,254 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,688 by 2042. The structure is 403 ft (122.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Qualla Road over Route 288 built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Qualla 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 Qualla Road over Route 288 carry?
About 6,254 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Qualla Road over Route 288?
The structure is 403 ft (122.9 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Qualla Road over Route 288?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.