US Bridges

Wbl Powhite Parkwy over RTE 150 Chippenham Pkway

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · .58 FR 686 .03 to Wcl Ric · Structure no. 000000000005022

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
204 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,858
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Wbl Powhite Parkwy over RTE 150 Chippenham Pkway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wbl Powhite Parkwy over RTE 150 Chippenham Pkway in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 20,858 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30,454 by 2045. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesWbl Powhite Parkwy
CrossesRTE 150 Chippenham Pkway
Location.58 FR 686 .03 to Wcl Ric
RouteState Highway 76
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.52604, -77.52885
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 rating80 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,858 (2022)
Projected traffic30,454 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
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 Powhite Parkwy over RTE 150 Chippenham Pkway built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wbl Powhite Parkwy over RTE 150 Chippenham Pkway 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 Wbl Powhite Parkwy over RTE 150 Chippenham Pkway carry?

About 20,858 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Wbl Powhite Parkwy over RTE 150 Chippenham Pkway?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Wbl Powhite Parkwy over RTE 150 Chippenham Pkway?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.