FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RAMP E FROM 288NBL

Carrying RAMP E FROM 288NBL over LITTLE TUCKAHOE CREEK

0.10 288 NBL 0.10 64 EBL, Goochland, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
38 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RAMP E FROM 288NBL

The RAMP E FROM 288NBL bridge in Goochland, Virginia carries RAMP E FROM 288NBL over LITTLE TUCKAHOE CREEK. It was built in 2003, making it 23 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 210.0 meters (689 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,363 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 37.6 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How RAMP E FROM 288NBL compares

▼ 8.4
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Bottom 43%
Lower load rating than 57% of Virginia bridges
87
Bridges in Goochland · 1 in Poor condition
RAMP E FROM 288NBL 37.6 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.1
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
37.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2003
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
210.0 m (689 ft)
Deck Width
14.5 m (48 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
6,363 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000026463

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RAMP E FROM 288NBL is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare RAMP E FROM 288NBL against other structures in Goochland and across Virginia. Virginia bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for RAMP E FROM 288NBL?

RAMP E FROM 288NBL in Goochland, Virginia has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is RAMP E FROM 288NBL inspected?

RAMP E FROM 288NBL's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 6,363 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RAMP E FROM 288NBL is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for RAMP E FROM 288NBL?

RAMP E FROM 288NBL has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RAMP E FROM 288NBL?

RAMP E FROM 288NBL is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is RAMP E FROM 288NBL and does age affect safety?

RAMP E FROM 288NBL was built in 2003, making it 23 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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