US Bridges

Washington Highway over Chickahominy River

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · 0.0 Hanove CO 0.0HENRIC C · Structure no. 000000000024904

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,685
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Highway over Chickahominy River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Washington Highway over Chickahominy River in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 21,685 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21,994 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWashington Highway
CrossesChickahominy River
Location0.0 Hanove CO 0.0HENRIC C
RouteU.S. Route 1
Coordinates37.68011, -77.46153
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.2 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.4 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,685 (2022)
Projected traffic21,994 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Washington Highway over Chickahominy River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington Highway 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Washington Highway over Chickahominy River carry?

About 21,685 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Washington Highway over Chickahominy River?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.2 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Highway over Chickahominy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.