US Bridges

Meadowbridge Road over Chickahominy River

Fair

Hanover County, Virginia · 0.00HENRIC CO0.00HANOVE C · Structure no. 000000000009505

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,013
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meadowbridge Road over Chickahominy River is a concrete tee beam carrying Meadowbridge Road over Chickahominy River in Hanover County, Virginia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 9,013 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,049 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMeadowbridge Road
CrossesChickahominy River
Location0.00HENRIC CO0.00HANOVE C
RouteCounty Highway 627
CountyHanover County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.61177, -77.40642
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length100 ft (30.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,013 (2022)
Projected traffic10,049 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$372 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Meadowbridge Road over Chickahominy River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meadowbridge 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Meadowbridge Road over Chickahominy River carry?

About 9,013 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Meadowbridge Road over Chickahominy River?

The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Meadowbridge Road over Chickahominy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.