US Bridges

Woolridge Road over Route 288

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 0.04FR D.End &1.00 to 950 · Structure no. 000000000027934

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
249 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woolridge Road over Route 288 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woolridge Road 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 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 19,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,800 by 2042. The structure is 249 ft (75.8 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWoolridge Road
CrossesRoute 288
Location0.04FR D.End &1.00 to 950
RouteCity Street 668
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.48851, -77.67383
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating85.4 US tons
Inventory rating65.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length249 ft (75.8 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,000 (2019)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 Woolridge Road over Route 288 built?

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

What condition is Woolridge Road over Route 288 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Woolridge Road over Route 288 carry?

About 19,000 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Woolridge Road over Route 288?

The structure is 249 ft (75.8 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Woolridge Road over Route 288?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.