US Bridges

Nbl Chamberlayne over Chickahominy River

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · 0.0HENRICO&0.0HANOVER Cls · Structure no. 000000000009463

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
302 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,669
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nbl Chamberlayne over Chickahominy River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nbl Chamberlayne over Chickahominy River in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 15,669 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,877 by 2045. The structure is 302 ft (92.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNbl Chamberlayne
CrossesChickahominy River
Location0.0HENRICO&0.0HANOVER Cls
RouteU.S. Route 301
Coordinates37.64122, -77.42191
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length302 ft (92.2 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,669 (2022)
Projected traffic22,877 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Nbl Chamberlayne over Chickahominy River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nbl Chamberlayne 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Nbl Chamberlayne over Chickahominy River carry?

About 15,669 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nbl Chamberlayne over Chickahominy River?

The structure is 302 ft (92.2 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Nbl Chamberlayne over Chickahominy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.