US Bridges

Route 76 over Route 678 (buford Road)

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 0.76 FR 60 & 0.83 to 686 · Structure no. 000000000005030

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
48,425
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 76 over Route 678 (buford Road) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 76 over Route 678 (buford Road) 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 48,425 vehicles a day, projected to reach 56,858 by 2042. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 76
CrossesRoute 678 (buford Road)
Location0.76 FR 60 & 0.83 to 686
RouteState Highway 76
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.50547, -77.54979
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJuly 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.3 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,425 (2022)
Projected traffic56,858 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 over Route 678 (buford Road) built?

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

What condition is Route 76 over Route 678 (buford Road) 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 2024.

How much traffic does Route 76 over Route 678 (buford Road) carry?

About 48,425 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 76 over Route 678 (buford Road)?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Route 76 over Route 678 (buford Road)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.