US Bridges

Nbl Rte. 288 Cd RD over Route 76

Good

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 2.66 FR 360 & 0.85 to 720 · Structure no. 000000000025579

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
222 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nbl Rte. 288 Cd RD over Route 76 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nbl Rte. 288 Cd RD over Route 76 in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,500 by 2042. The structure is 222 ft (67.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNbl Rte. 288 Cd RD
CrossesRoute 76
Location2.66 FR 360 & 0.85 to 720
Coordinates37.46105, -77.63796
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating55.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length222 ft (67.8 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,500 (2020)
Projected traffic10,500 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 Nbl Rte. 288 Cd RD over Route 76 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nbl Rte. 288 Cd RD over Route 76 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Nbl Rte. 288 Cd RD over Route 76 carry?

About 25,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nbl Rte. 288 Cd RD over Route 76?

The structure is 222 ft (67.8 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Nbl Rte. 288 Cd RD over Route 76?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.