US Bridges

S. Courthouse Road over Chickahominy River Canal

Fair

New Kent County, Virginia · 0.22C Cty CO 0.75 629 · Structure no. 000000000028065

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,071
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Courthouse Road over Chickahominy River Canal is a steel truss - thru carrying S. Courthouse Road over Chickahominy River Canal in New Kent County, Virginia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 4,071 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,539 by 2042. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesS. Courthouse Road
CrossesChickahominy River Canal
Location0.22C Cty CO 0.75 629
RouteState Highway 155
CountyNew Kent County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.43218, -77.03751
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,071 (2022)
Projected traffic4,539 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$522 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S. Courthouse Road over Chickahominy River Canal built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. Courthouse Road over Chickahominy River Canal 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 S. Courthouse Road over Chickahominy River Canal carry?

About 4,071 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S. Courthouse Road over Chickahominy River Canal?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns S. Courthouse Road over Chickahominy River Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.