US Bridges

Mechanicsville Tpk over Chickahominy River

Good

Henrico County, Virginia · 0.0 Hanover/Henrico CO LN · Structure no. 000000000028896

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
218 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
28,344
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mechanicsville Tpk over Chickahominy River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Mechanicsville Tpk over Chickahominy River in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 28,344 vehicles a day, projected to reach 31,604 by 2045. The structure is 218 ft (66.3 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesMechanicsville Tpk
CrossesChickahominy River
Location0.0 Hanover/Henrico CO LN
RouteU.S. Route 360
Coordinates37.5949, -77.3829
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating109.8 US tons
Inventory rating78.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length218 ft (66.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width116 ft (35.4 m)
Roadway width114 ft (34.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,344 (2022)
Projected traffic31,604 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mechanicsville Tpk over Chickahominy River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mechanicsville Tpk over Chickahominy River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Mechanicsville Tpk over Chickahominy River carry?

About 28,344 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Mechanicsville Tpk over Chickahominy River?

The structure is 218 ft (66.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.

Who owns Mechanicsville Tpk over Chickahominy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.