US Bridges

Belmont Road over Route 150

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · .5 FR 879 & .22 to Scl Ri · Structure no. 000000000005291

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
217 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,657
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belmont Road over Route 150 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Belmont Road over Route 150 in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 14,657 vehicles a day, projected to reach 19,177 by 2045. The structure is 217 ft (66.2 m) long and 100 ft wide.

CarriesBelmont Road
CrossesRoute 150
Location.5 FR 879 & .22 to Scl Ri
RouteCounty Highway 651
Coordinates37.46148, -77.49824
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating87.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length217 ft (66.2 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.9 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,657 (2022)
Projected traffic19,177 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Belmont Road over Route 150 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Belmont 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 Belmont Road over Route 150 carry?

About 14,657 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Belmont Road over Route 150?

The structure is 217 ft (66.2 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.9 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Belmont Road over Route 150?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.