US Bridges

RTE 686/ Jahnke RD over Route 76

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 0.83 FR 789 & 0.36 to 150 · Structure no. 000000000005333

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
204 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,162
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 686/ Jahnke RD over Route 76 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 686/ Jahnke RD 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 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 9,162 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,374 by 2045. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 100 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE 686/ Jahnke RD
CrossesRoute 76
Location0.83 FR 789 & 0.36 to 150
RouteCounty Highway 686
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.51835, -77.53497
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating62.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.7 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.4 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,162 (2022)
Projected traffic11,374 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$110 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 686/ Jahnke RD over Route 76 built?

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

What condition is RTE 686/ Jahnke RD 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 686/ Jahnke RD over Route 76 carry?

About 9,162 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is RTE 686/ Jahnke RD over Route 76?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.7 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 686/ Jahnke RD over Route 76?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.