Chippenham Pkwy NB over Falling Creek
FairChesterfield County, Virginia · .06 to RTE1&.33TORTE1607 · Structure no. 000000000005107
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 180 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,334
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chippenham Pkwy NB over Falling Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chippenham Pkwy NB over Falling Creek in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 60 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 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 6,334 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,366 by 2040. The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Chippenham Pkwy NB over Falling Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Chippenham Pkwy NB over Falling 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Chippenham Pkwy NB over Falling Creek carry?
About 6,334 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Chippenham Pkwy NB over Falling Creek?
The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.1 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns Chippenham Pkwy NB over Falling Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.