US Bridges

Mechanicsville Tpk over Br Chickahominy River #3

Good

Henrico County, Virginia · 0.80 FR Springdale Road · Structure no. 000000000028897

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

About this bridge

Mechanicsville Tpk over Br Chickahominy River #3 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Mechanicsville Tpk over Br Chickahominy River #3 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 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesMechanicsville Tpk
CrossesBr Chickahominy River #3
Location0.80 FR Springdale Road
RouteU.S. Route 360
Coordinates37.5933, -77.3842
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating73.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.4 m)
Roadway width110 ft (33.5 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 Br Chickahominy River #3 built?

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

What condition is Mechanicsville Tpk over Br Chickahominy River #3 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 Br Chickahominy River #3 carry?

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

How long is Mechanicsville Tpk over Br Chickahominy River #3?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns Mechanicsville Tpk over Br Chickahominy River #3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.