US Bridges

Old Washington HWY over Chickahominy River

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · 0.61 FR 625 & 0.80 to 623 · Structure no. 000000000009502

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,637
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Washington HWY over Chickahominy River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Washington HWY over Chickahominy River in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 2,637 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,603 by 2042. The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesOld Washington HWY
CrossesChickahominy River
Location0.61 FR 625 & 0.80 to 623
RouteCounty Highway 626
Coordinates37.69409, -77.49146
Functional classUrban 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
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.3 US tons
Inventory rating63.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length137 ft (41.9 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,637 (2022)
Projected traffic4,603 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 Old Washington HWY over Chickahominy River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Washington HWY 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 2024.

How much traffic does Old Washington HWY over Chickahominy River carry?

About 2,637 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Washington HWY over Chickahominy River?

The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Old Washington HWY over Chickahominy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.