US Bridges

Charter Colony Pky over Route 288

Good

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 1.30 FR 754 & 0.65 to 952 · Structure no. 000000000026641

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
259 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Charter Colony Pky over Route 288 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Charter Colony Pky over Route 288 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2042. The structure is 259 ft (79 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCharter Colony Pky
CrossesRoute 288
Location1.30 FR 754 & 0.65 to 952
RouteCounty Highway 950
Coordinates37.48325, -77.66447
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating56 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length259 ft (79 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2019)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Charter Colony Pky over Route 288 built?

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

What condition is Charter Colony Pky over Route 288 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Charter Colony Pky over Route 288 carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Charter Colony Pky over Route 288?

The structure is 259 ft (79 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Charter Colony Pky over Route 288?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.