US Bridges

Maidens Road over CSX Transp

Fair

Goochland County, Virginia · 0.70 FR 313 & 0.20 to 6 · Structure no. 000000000008602

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
219 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,774
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maidens Road over CSX Transp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Maidens Road over CSX Transp in Goochland County, Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 8,774 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,783 by 2045. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesMaidens Road
CrossesCSX Transp
Location0.70 FR 313 & 0.20 to 6
RouteU.S. Route 522
CountyGoochland County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.66729, -77.88488
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.6 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length219 ft (66.8 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,774 (2022)
Projected traffic9,783 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$213.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Maidens Road over CSX Transp built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maidens 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Maidens Road over CSX Transp carry?

About 8,774 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Maidens Road over CSX Transp?

The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Maidens Road over CSX Transp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.