US Bridges

Route 288 Nbl over Broad Branch

Good

Goochland County, Virginia · .53 FR 1250 & 0.79 to 740 · Structure no. 000000000027857

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
196 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,739
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 288 Nbl over Broad Branch is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 288 Nbl over Broad Branch 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 20,739 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30,280 by 2042. The structure is 196 ft (59.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 288 Nbl
CrossesBroad Branch
Location.53 FR 1250 & 0.79 to 740
RouteState Highway 288
Coordinates37.62092, -77.66323
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length196 ft (59.6 m)
Longest span62 ft (19 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,739 (2022)
Projected traffic30,280 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 288 Nbl over Broad Branch built?

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

What condition is Route 288 Nbl over Broad Branch 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 February 2024.

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

About 20,739 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 288 Nbl over Broad Branch?

The structure is 196 ft (59.6 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Route 288 Nbl over Broad Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.