US Bridges

Hopkins Road over Route 150

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 0.16 FR 770 & 0.12 to 638 · Structure no. 000000000005275

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
228 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,011
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hopkins Road over Route 150 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hopkins Road over Route 150 in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 29,011 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,736 by 2045. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHopkins Road
CrossesRoute 150
Location0.16 FR 770 & 0.12 to 638
RouteCounty Highway 637
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.4406, -77.47257
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span162 ft (49.3 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,011 (2022)
Projected traffic32,736 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$131.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hopkins Road over Route 150 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hopkins Road over Route 150 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 2023.

How much traffic does Hopkins Road over Route 150 carry?

About 29,011 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hopkins Road over Route 150?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 162 ft (49.3 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Hopkins Road over Route 150?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.