US Bridges

Route 76 Wbl over Prop Chinaberry Pkwy

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · .38 FR 686 &.20 to RTE150 · Structure no. 000000000005029

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
141 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,858
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 76 Wbl over Prop Chinaberry Pkwy is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 76 Wbl over Prop Chinaberry 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 5 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 2042. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 76 Wbl
CrossesProp Chinaberry Pkwy
Location.38 FR 686 &.20 to RTE150
RouteState Highway 76
Coordinates37.52355, -77.53207
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span69 ft (20.9 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,858 (2022)
Projected traffic30,454 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll 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 Route 76 Wbl over Prop Chinaberry Pkwy built?

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

What condition is Route 76 Wbl over Prop Chinaberry 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Route 76 Wbl over Prop Chinaberry Pkwy carry?

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

How long is Route 76 Wbl over Prop Chinaberry Pkwy?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (20.9 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Route 76 Wbl over Prop Chinaberry Pkwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.