US Bridges

Route 288 Sbl over Route 250 (broad Street)

Fair

Goochland County, Virginia · 2.40 FR 740 &0.80 to I-64 · Structure no. 000000000027726

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
163 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,640
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 288 Sbl over Route 250 (broad Street) is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 288 Sbl over Route 250 (broad Street) 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 21,640 vehicles a day, projected to reach 31,594 by 2042. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 288 Sbl
CrossesRoute 250 (broad Street)
Location2.40 FR 740 &0.80 to I-64
RouteState Highway 288
Coordinates37.66401, -77.65681
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.7 US tons
Inventory rating69.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,640 (2022)
Projected traffic31,594 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 288 Sbl over Route 250 (broad Street) built?

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

What condition is Route 288 Sbl over Route 250 (broad Street) 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 2023.

How much traffic does Route 288 Sbl over Route 250 (broad Street) carry?

About 21,640 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 288 Sbl over Route 250 (broad Street)?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Route 288 Sbl over Route 250 (broad Street)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.