US Bridges

Nash Road over First Branch

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · .53 FR 626 & 2.79 to 655 · Structure no. 000000000005270

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,483
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nash Road over First Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nash Road over First Branch 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 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 8,483 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,385 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesNash Road
CrossesFirst Branch
Location.53 FR 626 & 2.79 to 655
RouteCounty Highway 636
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.34091, -77.54836
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
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 inspectionApril 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating67.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length82 ft (25.1 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,483 (2022)
Projected traffic12,385 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$104.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nash Road over First Branch built?

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

What condition is Nash Road over First Branch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Nash Road over First Branch carry?

About 8,483 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nash Road over First Branch?

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nash Road over First Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.