US Bridges

Wbl Midlothian Tpk over RTE 288 & Coll Dist Rds

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · .41 FR 971 & .40 to 667 · Structure no. 000000000026646

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
281 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,519
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wbl Midlothian Tpk over RTE 288 & Coll Dist Rds is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wbl Midlothian Tpk over RTE 288 & Coll Dist Rds 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 16,519 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24,119 by 2045. The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWbl Midlothian Tpk
CrossesRTE 288 & Coll Dist Rds
Location.41 FR 971 & .40 to 667
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.50997, -77.68758
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length281 ft (85.6 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,519 (2022)
Projected traffic24,119 by 2045
Trucks0%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wbl Midlothian Tpk over RTE 288 & Coll Dist Rds built?

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

What condition is Wbl Midlothian Tpk over RTE 288 & Coll Dist Rds 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Wbl Midlothian Tpk over RTE 288 & Coll Dist Rds carry?

About 16,519 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Wbl Midlothian Tpk over RTE 288 & Coll Dist Rds?

The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Wbl Midlothian Tpk over RTE 288 & Coll Dist Rds?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.