US Bridges

Midlothian Tpk Ebl over NS Railway

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 0.62 FR 707 & 0.26 to 667 · Structure no. 000000000005017

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,780
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Midlothian Tpk Ebl over NS Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Midlothian Tpk Ebl over NS Railway in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 15,780 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23,040 by 2042. The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMidlothian Tpk Ebl
CrossesNS Railway
Location0.62 FR 707 & 0.26 to 667
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.50717, -77.67339
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
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.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.4 US tons
Inventory rating65.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length165 ft (50.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 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 Midlothian Tpk Ebl over NS Railway built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Midlothian Tpk Ebl 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 Midlothian Tpk Ebl over NS Railway carry?

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

How long is Midlothian Tpk Ebl over NS Railway?

The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Midlothian Tpk Ebl over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.