US Bridges

River Road over CSX Transportation

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · .15 FR 628 & 0.16 to 1121 · Structure no. 000000000005010

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,294
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Road over CSX Transportation is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River Road over CSX Transportation in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 7,294 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,133 by 2042. The structure is 156 ft (47.6 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRiver Road
CrossesCSX Transportation
Location.15 FR 628 & 0.16 to 1121
RouteState Highway 36
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.23927, -77.43093
Functional classUrban 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.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length156 ft (47.6 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,294 (2022)
Projected traffic8,133 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was River Road over CSX Transportation built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Road over CSX Transportation 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 River Road over CSX Transportation carry?

About 7,294 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is River Road over CSX Transportation?

The structure is 156 ft (47.6 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns River Road over CSX Transportation?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.