US Bridges

Pocahontas Trail over Chickahominy River

Fair

New Kent County, Virginia · .08 FR Henri CL&.83 to 33 · Structure no. 000000000012643

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,340
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pocahontas Trail over Chickahominy River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pocahontas Trail over Chickahominy River in New Kent County, Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 5 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 14,340 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,716 by 2042. The structure is 240 ft (73.3 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesPocahontas Trail
CrossesChickahominy River
Location.08 FR Henri CL&.83 to 33
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyNew Kent County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.51465, -77.2057
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating77.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length240 ft (73.3 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.2 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,340 (2022)
Projected traffic18,716 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Pocahontas Trail over Chickahominy River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pocahontas Trail 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Pocahontas Trail over Chickahominy River carry?

About 14,340 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pocahontas Trail over Chickahominy River?

The structure is 240 ft (73.3 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Pocahontas Trail over Chickahominy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.