US Bridges

Old Hundred Road over NS Railway

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 0.57 FR 670 & 0.07 to 685 · Structure no. 000000000005297

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,754
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Hundred Road over NS Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Hundred Road over NS Railway in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 6,754 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,531 by 2045. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Hundred Road
CrossesNS Railway
Location0.57 FR 670 & 0.07 to 685
RouteCounty Highway 652
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.49719, -77.70852
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.
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 rating69 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,754 (2022)
Projected traffic7,531 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$105 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Hundred Road over NS Railway built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Hundred Road 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 Old Hundred Road over NS Railway carry?

About 6,754 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Hundred Road over NS Railway?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Old Hundred Road over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.