US Bridges

Airport Drive N. over Trib of Chickahomny Rv

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · .39 to 295 & .46 to 043CL · Structure no. 000000000009869

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,733
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport Drive N. over Trib of Chickahomny Rv is a concrete culvert carrying Airport Drive N. over Trib of Chickahomny Rv in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 4,733 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,805 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesAirport Drive N.
CrossesTrib of Chickahomny Rv
Location.39 to 295 & .46 to 043CL
RouteState Highway 156
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.54976, -77.27879
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,733 (2022)
Projected traffic5,805 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 Airport Drive N. over Trib of Chickahomny Rv built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airport Drive N. over Trib of Chickahomny Rv 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Airport Drive N. over Trib of Chickahomny Rv carry?

About 4,733 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Airport Drive N. over Trib of Chickahomny Rv?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Airport Drive N. over Trib of Chickahomny Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.