US Bridges

Pilgrim Road 840 over Chestnut Branch

Fair

Bedford County, Virginia · 0.30-RTE668; 0.50-RTE643 · Structure no. 000000000002934

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
263
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pilgrim Road 840 over Chestnut Branch is a concrete slab carrying Pilgrim Road 840 over Chestnut Branch in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older 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 263 vehicles a day, projected to reach 384 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPilgrim Road 840
CrossesChestnut Branch
Location0.30-RTE668; 0.50-RTE643
RouteCounty Highway 840
CountyBedford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.36678, -79.38796
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic263 (2020)
Projected traffic384 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$702 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pilgrim Road 840 over Chestnut Branch built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pilgrim Road 840 over Chestnut Branch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pilgrim Road 840 over Chestnut Branch carry?

About 263 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Pilgrim Road 840 over Chestnut Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Pilgrim Road 840 over Chestnut Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.