Chippenham Pkwy NB over Falling Creek
PoorChesterfield County, Virginia · .55 FR 10 & .16 to 651 · Structure no. 000000000005111
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 160 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35,203
- 2022 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 1967 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 58 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 35,203 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51,398 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 1967, making it 58 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 poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Chippenham Pkwy NB over Falling Creek carry?
About 35,203 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Chippenham Pkwy NB over Falling Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns Chippenham Pkwy NB over Falling Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.