US Bridges

Cauthorne Road over Chickahominy River

Fair

Hanover County, Virginia · 2.5 to 623 & .02 Henrico · Structure no. 000000000009498

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,798
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cauthorne Road over Chickahominy River is a concrete culvert carrying Cauthorne Road over Chickahominy River in Hanover 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 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 2,798 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,085 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCauthorne Road
CrossesChickahominy River
Location2.5 to 623 & .02 Henrico
RouteCounty Highway 624
CountyHanover County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.69551, -77.59208
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,798 (2022)
Projected traffic4,085 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cauthorne Road over Chickahominy River built?

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

What condition is Cauthorne 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Cauthorne Road over Chickahominy River carry?

About 2,798 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cauthorne Road over Chickahominy River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Cauthorne Road over Chickahominy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.