US Bridges

Chester Road over Kingsland Creek

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 0.16 FR 611& 0.11 to Rt 1 · Structure no. 000000000005101

Built
1916
109 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,196
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chester Road over Kingsland Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Chester Road over Kingsland Creek in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 109 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 6,196 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,909 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesChester Road
CrossesKingsland Creek
Location0.16 FR 611& 0.11 to Rt 1
RouteState Highway 145
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.40789, -77.43553
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating74.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,196 (2022)
Projected traffic6,909 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$460 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chester Road over Kingsland Creek built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Chester Road over Kingsland Creek 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 Chester Road over Kingsland Creek carry?

About 6,196 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Chester Road over Kingsland Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Chester Road over Kingsland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.