US Bridges

Nbl Rt 288 & Cd RD over Norfolk Southern Railway

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 1.27 FR 3840 & 0.49 to 60 · Structure no. 000000000026642

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
219 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,068
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nbl Rt 288 & Cd RD over Norfolk Southern Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nbl Rt 288 & Cd RD over Norfolk Southern Railway 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 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 23,068 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33,679 by 2042. The structure is 219 ft (66.6 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNbl Rt 288 & Cd RD
CrossesNorfolk Southern Railway
Location1.27 FR 3840 & 0.49 to 60
RouteState Highway 288
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.50289, -77.68655
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionDecember 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 rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length219 ft (66.6 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,068 (2022)
Projected traffic33,679 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 Rt 288 & Cd RD over Norfolk Southern Railway built?

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

What condition is Nbl Rt 288 & Cd RD over Norfolk Southern Railway 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Nbl Rt 288 & Cd RD over Norfolk Southern Railway carry?

About 23,068 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Nbl Rt 288 & Cd RD over Norfolk Southern Railway?

The structure is 219 ft (66.6 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Nbl Rt 288 & Cd RD over Norfolk Southern Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.