US Bridges

Nbl Route 288 over Route 76

Good

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 2.66 FR 360 & 0.85 to 720 · Structure no. 000000000026702

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
26,155
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nbl Route 288 over Route 76 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nbl Route 288 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 26,155 vehicles a day, projected to reach 38,188 by 2045. The structure is 222 ft (67.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNbl Route 288
CrossesRoute 76
Location2.66 FR 360 & 0.85 to 720
RouteState Highway 288
Coordinates37.46111, -77.63817
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating83.6 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 width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,155 (2022)
Projected traffic38,188 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 Route 288 over Route 76 built?

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

What condition is Nbl Route 288 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 Route 288 over Route 76 carry?

About 26,155 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Nbl Route 288 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 43 ft wide.

Who owns Nbl Route 288 over Route 76?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.