US Bridges

Cold Harbor Road over Chickahominy River

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · 0.0 to Henrico CO Line · Structure no. 000000000009416

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
258 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,957
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cold Harbor Road over Chickahominy River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cold Harbor Road over Chickahominy River in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 5,957 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,697 by 2042. The structure is 258 ft (78.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesCold Harbor Road
CrossesChickahominy River
Location0.0 to Henrico CO Line
RouteState Highway 156
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.55169, -77.27127
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating70.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length258 ft (78.5 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,957 (2022)
Projected traffic8,697 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Cold Harbor Road over Chickahominy River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cold Harbor 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 Cold Harbor Road over Chickahominy River carry?

About 5,957 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cold Harbor Road over Chickahominy River?

The structure is 258 ft (78.5 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Cold Harbor Road over Chickahominy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.