US Bridges

History Land Hwy. over Chinns Mill Pond

Fair

Lancaster County, Virginia · 0.1M LANCAS.-14.4M RTE360 · Structure no. 000000000014777

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
2,795
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

History Land Hwy. over Chinns Mill Pond is a concrete culvert carrying History Land Hwy. over Chinns Mill Pond in Lancaster County, Virginia. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 2,795 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,116 by 2045. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesHistory Land Hwy.
CrossesChinns Mill Pond
Location0.1M LANCAS.-14.4M RTE360
RouteState Highway 3
CountyLancaster County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.83134, -76.57746
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,795 (2022)
Projected traffic3,116 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 History Land Hwy. over Chinns Mill Pond built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is History Land Hwy. over Chinns Mill Pond 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does History Land Hwy. over Chinns Mill Pond carry?

About 2,795 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is History Land Hwy. over Chinns Mill Pond?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns History Land Hwy. over Chinns Mill Pond?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.