US Bridges

Nbl Chamberlayne over Upham Brook

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · 1.37FR WILMR&0.32TO Uphm · Structure no. 000000000010012

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
109 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,017
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nbl Chamberlayne over Upham Brook is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nbl Chamberlayne over Upham Brook in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 63 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 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 4,017 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,479 by 2045. The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNbl Chamberlayne
CrossesUpham Brook
Location1.37FR WILMR&0.32TO Uphm
RouteU.S. Route 301
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.61737, -77.44262
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.4 US tons
Inventory rating65.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length109 ft (33.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,017 (2022)
Projected traffic4,479 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$520 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nbl Chamberlayne over Upham Brook built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Nbl Chamberlayne over Upham Brook 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Nbl Chamberlayne over Upham Brook carry?

About 4,017 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nbl Chamberlayne over Upham Brook?

The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Nbl Chamberlayne over Upham Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.