US Bridges

Route 288 & Ramp B over Unnamed Tributary

Fair

Goochland County, Virginia · 0.30 FR 6 & 0.70 to 1250 · Structure no. 000000000026529

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40,856
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 288 & Ramp B over Unnamed Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Route 288 & Ramp B over Unnamed Tributary in Goochland 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 40,856 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59,650 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 288 & Ramp B
CrossesUnnamed Tributary
Location0.30 FR 6 & 0.70 to 1250
RouteState Highway 288
CountyGoochland County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.6039, -77.66606
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,856 (2022)
Projected traffic59,650 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Route 288 & Ramp B over Unnamed Tributary built?

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

What condition is Route 288 & Ramp B over Unnamed Tributary 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Route 288 & Ramp B over Unnamed Tributary carry?

About 40,856 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 288 & Ramp B over Unnamed Tributary?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Route 288 & Ramp B over Unnamed Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.