US Bridges

Rmp a Flyover over Route 288

Good

Goochland County, Virginia · .35FRCAP One .45TO288 Nbl · Structure no. 000000000027870

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
332 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2003 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rmp a Flyover over Route 288 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rmp a Flyover 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2042. The structure is 332 ft (101.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRmp a Flyover
CrossesRoute 288
Location.35FRCAP One .45TO288 Nbl
Coordinates37.63672, -77.66433
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.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length332 ft (101.1 m)
Longest span164 ft (50 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2003)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Rmp a Flyover over Route 288 built?

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

What condition is Rmp a Flyover 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 Rmp a Flyover over Route 288 carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rmp a Flyover over Route 288?

The structure is 332 ft (101.1 m) long with a longest span of 164 ft (50 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Rmp a Flyover over Route 288?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.