US Bridges

Jefferson Davis Hw over CSX Transporation Railrd

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 0.11 FR 656 & 1.77 to 641 · Structure no. 000000000028526

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
178 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,358
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jefferson Davis Hw over CSX Transporation Railrd is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jefferson Davis Hw over CSX Transporation Railrd in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 19,358 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,584 by 2042. The structure is 178 ft (54.4 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJefferson Davis Hw
CrossesCSX Transporation Railrd
Location0.11 FR 656 & 1.77 to 641
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.41111, -77.435
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating84.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length178 ft (54.4 m)
Longest span169 ft (51.5 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.5 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,358 (2022)
Projected traffic21,584 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Jefferson Davis Hw over CSX Transporation Railrd built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jefferson Davis Hw over CSX Transporation Railrd 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 Jefferson Davis Hw over CSX Transporation Railrd carry?

About 19,358 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jefferson Davis Hw over CSX Transporation Railrd?

The structure is 178 ft (54.4 m) long with a longest span of 169 ft (51.5 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns Jefferson Davis Hw over CSX Transporation Railrd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.