US Bridges

Ebl Mountain Road over Chickahominy River

Fair

Hanover County, Virginia · 0.0 FR Hano & 0.0 to Henr · Structure no. 000000000009381

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,890
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ebl Mountain Road over Chickahominy River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ebl Mountain Road over Chickahominy River in Hanover County, Virginia. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 54 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.

It carries about 9,890 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14,439 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEbl Mountain Road
CrossesChickahominy River
Location0.0 FR Hano & 0.0 to Henr
RouteU.S. Route 33
CountyHanover County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.68616, -77.54297
Functional classUrban 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.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,890 (2022)
Projected traffic14,439 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$240 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ebl Mountain Road over Chickahominy River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Ebl Mountain Road over Chickahominy River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Ebl Mountain Road over Chickahominy River carry?

About 9,890 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ebl Mountain Road over Chickahominy River?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Ebl Mountain Road over Chickahominy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.