US Bridges

John Tyler Mem HWY over Chickahominy River @

Fair

Charles City County, Virginia · 0.0 Char Cty & 0.0 Ja Cty · Structure no. 000000000028011

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,550 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,594
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

John Tyler Mem HWY over Chickahominy River @ is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying John Tyler Mem HWY over Chickahominy River @ in Charles City County, Virginia. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 3,594 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,007 by 2045. The structure is 2,550 ft (777.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.8 mi (101 km).

CarriesJohn Tyler Mem HWY
CrossesChickahominy River @
Location0.0 Char Cty & 0.0 Ja Cty
RouteState Highway 5
Coordinates37.26256, -76.88108
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
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 inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+18 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length2,550 ft (777.2 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,594 (2022)
Projected traffic4,007 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.8 mi (101 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was John Tyler Mem HWY over Chickahominy River @ built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is John Tyler Mem HWY 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does John Tyler Mem HWY over Chickahominy River @ carry?

About 3,594 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is John Tyler Mem HWY over Chickahominy River @?

The structure is 2,550 ft (777.2 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns John Tyler Mem HWY over Chickahominy River @?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.