Route 288 Sbl over Bernards Creek
FairPowhatan County, Virginia · .4 FR 711 & 1.4 to Chescl · Structure no. 000000000026323
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 571 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,828
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 288 Sbl over Bernards Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 288 Sbl over Bernards Creek in Powhatan County, Virginia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 22,828 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33,329 by 2042. The structure is 571 ft (174 m) long and 57 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 288 Sbl over Bernards Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 288 Sbl over Bernards Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Route 288 Sbl over Bernards Creek carry?
About 22,828 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Route 288 Sbl over Bernards Creek?
The structure is 571 ft (174 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (27.9 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns Route 288 Sbl over Bernards Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.