US Bridges

Chamberlayne Road over Kersey Creek

Good

Hanover County, Virginia · .42 FR 653 & .48 to 654 · Structure no. 000000000028127

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,733
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chamberlayne Road over Kersey Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chamberlayne Road over Kersey Creek in Hanover County, Virginia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,733 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,790 by 2045. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesChamberlayne Road
CrossesKersey Creek
Location.42 FR 653 & .48 to 654
RouteU.S. Route 301
CountyHanover County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.7006, -77.38491
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,733 (2022)
Projected traffic10,790 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 Chamberlayne Road over Kersey Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chamberlayne Road over Kersey Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Chamberlayne Road over Kersey Creek carry?

About 7,733 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Chamberlayne Road over Kersey Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Chamberlayne Road over Kersey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.