US Bridges

Buford Road over NS Railway

Poor

Chesterfield County, Virginia · .49 FR 686 & .08 to 718 · Structure no. 000000000005330

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,661
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buford Road over NS Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Buford Road over NS Railway in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 11,661 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,002 by 2045. The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBuford Road
CrossesNS Railway
Location.49 FR 686 & .08 to 718
RouteCounty Highway 678
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.52345, -77.55721
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.8 US tons
Inventory rating52.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length153 ft (46.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,661 (2022)
Projected traffic13,002 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$845 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Buford Road over NS Railway built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buford Road over NS Railway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Buford Road over NS Railway carry?

About 11,661 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Buford Road over NS Railway?

The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Buford Road over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.