US Bridges

Courthouse Road over Route 76

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 0.39 FR 678 & 0.33 to 688 · Structure no. 000000000005303

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
242 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31,941
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Courthouse Road over Route 76 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Courthouse Road over Route 76 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 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 31,941 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35,614 by 2042. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 100 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCourthouse Road
CrossesRoute 76
Location0.39 FR 678 & 0.33 to 688
RouteCounty Highway 653
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.46526, -77.59356
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.4 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,941 (2022)
Projected traffic35,614 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Courthouse Road over Route 76 built?

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

What condition is Courthouse Road over Route 76 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 Courthouse Road over Route 76 carry?

About 31,941 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Courthouse Road over Route 76?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Courthouse Road over Route 76?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.