US Bridges

Elliham Avenue over CSX Transp

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 0.3 FR 1 & 0.06 Dead End · Structure no. 000000000005351

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,378
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elliham Avenue over CSX Transp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Elliham Avenue over CSX Transp in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,378 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,543 by 2045. The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesElliham Avenue
CrossesCSX Transp
Location0.3 FR 1 & 0.06 Dead End
RouteCounty Highway 1612
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.42503, -77.43114
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length180 ft (55 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,378 (2021)
Projected traffic1,543 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 Elliham Avenue over CSX Transp built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elliham Avenue over CSX Transp 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Elliham Avenue over CSX Transp carry?

About 1,378 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Elliham Avenue over CSX Transp?

The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Elliham Avenue over CSX Transp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.