US Bridges

Midlothn Trnpk Wbl over NS Railway

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 0.26 FR 667 & 0.61 to 707 · Structure no. 000000000005012

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
171 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,780
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Midlothn Trnpk Wbl over NS Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Midlothn Trnpk Wbl over NS Railway in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 87 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 15,780 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23,040 by 2042. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMidlothn Trnpk Wbl
CrossesNS Railway
Location0.26 FR 667 & 0.61 to 707
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.50727, -77.67309
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating87.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,780 (2022)
Projected traffic23,040 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Midlothn Trnpk Wbl over NS Railway built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Midlothn Trnpk Wbl over NS Railway 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Midlothn Trnpk Wbl over NS Railway carry?

About 15,780 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Midlothn Trnpk Wbl over NS Railway?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Midlothn Trnpk Wbl over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.