US Bridges

Chesterfield Ave. over Appomattox River

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 0.07 FR 327 & 1.06 to 1 · Structure no. 000000000005011

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,072
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chesterfield Ave. over Appomattox River is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron box beam or girders - multiple carrying Chesterfield Ave. over Appomattox River in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 6,072 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,770 by 2045. The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesChesterfield Ave.
CrossesAppomattox River
Location0.07 FR 327 & 1.06 to 1
RouteState Highway 36
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.23272, -77.41746
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length100 ft (30.6 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,072 (2022)
Projected traffic6,770 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$209.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chesterfield Ave. over Appomattox River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chesterfield Ave. over Appomattox 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 Chesterfield Ave. over Appomattox River carry?

About 6,072 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Chesterfield Ave. over Appomattox River?

The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Chesterfield Ave. over Appomattox River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.