US Bridges

Sbl Route 150 over NS Railway

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · .01 FR Eclric & .37 to 76 · Structure no. 000000000005141

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32,706
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sbl Route 150 over NS Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sbl Route 150 over NS Railway in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 32,706 vehicles a day, projected to reach 47,752 by 2045. The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSbl Route 150
CrossesNS Railway
Location.01 FR Eclric & .37 to 76
RouteState Highway 150
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.53204, -77.52887
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating57.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length142 ft (43.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,706 (2022)
Projected traffic47,752 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$105 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sbl Route 150 over NS Railway built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sbl Route 150 over NS Railway 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 2023.

How much traffic does Sbl Route 150 over NS Railway carry?

About 32,706 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sbl Route 150 over NS Railway?

The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Sbl Route 150 over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.