US Bridges

Chippenham Pkwy over CSX Transportation

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · .10 FR Rt 1& .47 to I-95S · Structure no. 000000000027246

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,668
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chippenham Pkwy over CSX Transportation is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chippenham Pkwy over CSX Transportation in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 12,668 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,730 by 2040. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 135 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesChippenham Pkwy
CrossesCSX Transportation
Location.10 FR Rt 1& .47 to I-95S
RouteState Highway 150
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.44397, -77.43647
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 19 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width135 ft (41.3 m)
Roadway width129 ft (39.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,668 (2021)
Projected traffic12,730 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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 Chippenham Pkwy over CSX Transportation built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chippenham Pkwy over CSX Transportation 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Chippenham Pkwy over CSX Transportation carry?

About 12,668 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Chippenham Pkwy over CSX Transportation?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 135 ft wide.

Who owns Chippenham Pkwy over CSX Transportation?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.