Above, looking south, photo of construction of the twin-span 3,500-foot-long VA-288 James River Bridge, and beginnings of major cut on the north side of the river. On each bridge, about 26 bridge columns have been built, and about 15 pier caps on top of the columns. The bridge will be of a concrete girder design, with two spans each with two lanes and full right shoulders. Construction is moving rapidly. North of the river is Goochland County, and south of the river is Powhatan County. The James River is about 200 feet wide at this point.

Above, looking south, photo of construction of the 3,500-foot-long VA-288 James River Bridge, and beginnings of major cut on the north side of the river. Click for large image (457K). On each bridge, about 26 bridge columns have been built, and about 15 pier caps on top of the columns. Beams and deck construction is underway on the southbound bridge. Pier construction in the river has begun. This photo is from the same vantage point as the previous photo, but taken with a 135mm (2.7x) telephoto lens, as compared to a 50mm (1.0x) regular lens on the previous photo. If you look carefully at the near edge of the river, you can see the CSXT Railroad mainline.

Above, photo taken at the centerline of the southbound VA-288 roadway, from the same station as the topmost photo.

Above, photo taken at the centerline of the southbound VA-288 roadway, from the same station as the topmost photo. This photo is from the same vantage point as the previous photo, but taken with a 135mm (2.7x) telephoto lens, as compared to a 50mm (1.0x) regular lens on the previous photo.

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By Scott M. Kozel, Roads to the Future