US Bridges

Route 6 over Route 288

Good

Goochland County, Virginia · 0.23 FR 1250 & .40 to 647 · Structure no. 000000000026562

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
178 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,552
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 6 over Route 288 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 6 over Route 288 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 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 20,552 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30,006 by 2042. The structure is 178 ft (54.2 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesRoute 6
CrossesRoute 288
Location0.23 FR 1250 & .40 to 647
RouteState Highway 6
Coordinates37.59986, -77.6673
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.7 US tons
Inventory rating67.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length178 ft (54.2 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.2 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,552 (2022)
Projected traffic30,006 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Route 6 over Route 288 built?

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

What condition is Route 6 over Route 288 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Route 6 over Route 288 carry?

About 20,552 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 6 over Route 288?

The structure is 178 ft (54.2 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns Route 6 over Route 288?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.