US Bridges

Wbl Midlothian Tpk over RTE 76 (powhite Pkwy)

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · .85 FR 678 & .32 to 755 · Structure no. 000000000005020

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
294 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,558
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wbl Midlothian Tpk over RTE 76 (powhite Pkwy) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wbl Midlothian Tpk over RTE 76 (powhite Pkwy) in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 22,558 vehicles a day, projected to reach 32,936 by 2042. The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWbl Midlothian Tpk
CrossesRTE 76 (powhite Pkwy)
Location.85 FR 678 & .32 to 755
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.49565, -77.56168
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 rating81 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length294 ft (89.6 m)
Longest span112 ft (34 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width62 ft (19 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,558 (2022)
Projected traffic32,936 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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 Wbl Midlothian Tpk over RTE 76 (powhite Pkwy) built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wbl Midlothian Tpk over RTE 76 (powhite Pkwy) 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Wbl Midlothian Tpk over RTE 76 (powhite Pkwy) carry?

About 22,558 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Wbl Midlothian Tpk over RTE 76 (powhite Pkwy)?

The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Wbl Midlothian Tpk over RTE 76 (powhite Pkwy)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.