US Bridges

Dumbarton Road over CSX Railway

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · 0.09 FR 33 & 1.25 to 161 · Structure no. 000000000009642

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,177
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dumbarton Road over CSX Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dumbarton Road over CSX Railway in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 59 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 15,177 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,622 by 2042. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDumbarton Road
CrossesCSX Railway
Location0.09 FR 33 & 1.25 to 161
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.60356, -77.4902
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,177 (2022)
Projected traffic20,622 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$764 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Dumbarton Road over CSX Railway built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Dumbarton Road over CSX Railway 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Dumbarton Road over CSX Railway carry?

About 15,177 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dumbarton Road over CSX Railway?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Dumbarton Road over CSX Railway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.