US Bridges

Saint Matthews Ln. over Branch of Tuckahoe Ck

Fair

Goochland County, Virginia · 0.60 FR 250 & 0.11 to 622 · Structure no. 000000000008680

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
972
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Saint Matthews Ln. over Branch of Tuckahoe Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Saint Matthews Ln. over Branch of Tuckahoe Ck in Goochland County, Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 972 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,493 by 2045. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSaint Matthews Ln.
CrossesBranch of Tuckahoe Ck
Location0.60 FR 250 & 0.11 to 622
RouteCounty Highway 708
CountyGoochland County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.67605, -77.67686
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.3 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic972 (2018)
Projected traffic1,493 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$38 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Saint Matthews Ln. over Branch of Tuckahoe Ck built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Saint Matthews Ln. over Branch of Tuckahoe Ck 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 2023.

How much traffic does Saint Matthews Ln. over Branch of Tuckahoe Ck carry?

About 972 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Saint Matthews Ln. over Branch of Tuckahoe Ck?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Saint Matthews Ln. over Branch of Tuckahoe Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.