US Bridges

RTE 288 Ramp a over Rt 740 & Ramp-D /Tc Pkwy

Fair

Goochland County, Virginia · .37/288 Sbl .06 Cap. One · Structure no. 000000000027877

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
225 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2003 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 288 Ramp a over Rt 740 & Ramp-D /Tc Pkwy is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 288 Ramp a over Rt 740 & Ramp-D /Tc Pkwy 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2042. The structure is 225 ft (68.7 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 288 Ramp a
CrossesRt 740 & Ramp-D /Tc Pkwy
Location.37/288 Sbl .06 Cap. One
CountyGoochland County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.63283, -77.66818
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length225 ft (68.7 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2003)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$415 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 288 Ramp a over Rt 740 & Ramp-D /Tc Pkwy built?

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

What condition is RTE 288 Ramp a over Rt 740 & Ramp-D /Tc Pkwy 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 288 Ramp a over Rt 740 & Ramp-D /Tc Pkwy carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RTE 288 Ramp a over Rt 740 & Ramp-D /Tc Pkwy?

The structure is 225 ft (68.7 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 288 Ramp a over Rt 740 & Ramp-D /Tc Pkwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.