US Bridges

Broad Branch Drive over Route 288

Good

Goochland County, Virginia · .42FR 1250&.48TOCAP1DR · Structure no. 000000000026602

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
208 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,929
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broad Branch Drive over Route 288 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Broad Branch Drive 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 1,929 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,816 by 2042. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesBroad Branch Drive
CrossesRoute 288
Location.42FR 1250&.48TOCAP1DR
RouteCounty Highway 741
Coordinates37.61941, -77.66374
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,929 (2022)
Projected traffic2,816 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Broad Branch Drive over Route 288 built?

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

What condition is Broad Branch Drive 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Broad Branch Drive over Route 288 carry?

About 1,929 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Broad Branch Drive over Route 288?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Broad Branch Drive over Route 288?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.