US Bridges

Dundas Road over CSX Trns & Usdgsc Servic

FairPosted for load

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 0.70 FR 770 & .45 to 1607 · Structure no. 000000000005280

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
274 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,948
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dundas Road over CSX Trns & Usdgsc Servic is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dundas Road over CSX Trns & Usdgsc Servic in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,948 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,517 by 2042. The structure is 274 ft (83.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDundas Road
CrossesCSX Trns & Usdgsc Servic
Location0.70 FR 770 & .45 to 1607
RouteCounty Highway 641
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.43759, -77.45377
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length274 ft (83.6 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,948 (2022)
Projected traffic5,517 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$130.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Dundas Road over CSX Trns & Usdgsc Servic built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dundas Road over CSX Trns & Usdgsc Servic 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Dundas Road over CSX Trns & Usdgsc Servic carry?

About 4,948 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dundas Road over CSX Trns & Usdgsc Servic?

The structure is 274 ft (83.6 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Dundas Road over CSX Trns & Usdgsc Servic?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.