Route 288 Sbl over Broad Branch
FairGoochland County, Virginia · 3.20 FR 250&0.63 to 1250 · Structure no. 000000000025229
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 197 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,739
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 288 Sbl over Broad Branch is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 288 Sbl over Broad Branch in Goochland County, Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 20,739 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30,280 by 2042. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 288 Sbl over Broad Branch built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 288 Sbl over Broad Branch 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Route 288 Sbl over Broad Branch carry?
About 20,739 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Route 288 Sbl over Broad Branch?
The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns Route 288 Sbl over Broad Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.