US Bridges

Castlewood Road over CSX Transp

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 0.25 FR 2361 & .44 to Scl · Structure no. 000000000005358

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
149 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,054
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Castlewood Road over CSX Transp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Castlewood Road over CSX Transp in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 1,054 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,196 by 2045. The structure is 149 ft (45.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCastlewood Road
CrossesCSX Transp
Location0.25 FR 2361 & .44 to Scl
RouteCounty Highway 2379
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.45589, -77.45128
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
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 inspectionJuly 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length149 ft (45.3 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,054 (2018)
Projected traffic1,196 by 2045
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Castlewood Road over CSX Transp built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Castlewood Road 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Castlewood Road over CSX Transp carry?

About 1,054 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Castlewood Road over CSX Transp?

The structure is 149 ft (45.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Castlewood Road over CSX Transp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.