Watkins Cntr Prkwy over Norfolk Southern Railway
GoodChesterfield County, Virginia · 2.02 FR 652 & 0.78 to 60 · Structure no. 000000000026647
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 183 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,800
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Watkins Cntr Prkwy over Norfolk Southern Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Watkins Cntr Prkwy over Norfolk Southern Railway in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,650 by 2042. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Watkins Cntr Prkwy over Norfolk Southern Railway built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Watkins Cntr Prkwy over Norfolk Southern Railway in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Watkins Cntr Prkwy over Norfolk Southern Railway carry?
About 2,800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Watkins Cntr Prkwy over Norfolk Southern Railway?
The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Watkins Cntr Prkwy over Norfolk Southern Railway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.