US Bridges

S. Courthouse Road over Chickahominy River

Fair

Charles City County, Virginia · 0.0 C Cty CO 0.0 N Kt CO · Structure no. 000000000012707

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
55 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,071
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Courthouse Road over Chickahominy River is a concrete tee beam carrying S. Courthouse Road over Chickahominy River in Charles City County, Virginia. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 5 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 4,071 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,088 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesS. Courthouse Road
CrossesChickahominy River
Location0.0 C Cty CO 0.0 N Kt CO
RouteState Highway 155
CountyCharles City County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.42907, -77.03841
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,071 (2022)
Projected traffic4,088 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$495 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S. Courthouse Road over Chickahominy River built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. Courthouse Road over Chickahominy River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does S. Courthouse Road over Chickahominy River carry?

About 4,071 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S. Courthouse Road over Chickahominy River?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns S. Courthouse Road over Chickahominy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.