US Bridges

History Land Hwy. over Chinns Mill Pond

FairPosted for load

Richmond County, Virginia · 0.1M LANCAS.-14.4M RTE360 · Structure no. 000000000014773

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,139
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

History Land Hwy. over Chinns Mill Pond is a prestressed concrete slab carrying History Land Hwy. over Chinns Mill Pond in Richmond County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,139 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesHistory Land Hwy.
CrossesChinns Mill Pond
Location0.1M LANCAS.-14.4M RTE360
RouteState Highway 3
Coordinates37.83192, -76.57763
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,139 (2022)
Projected traffic3,500 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$225 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was History Land Hwy. over Chinns Mill Pond built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 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 3,139 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns History Land Hwy. over Chinns Mill Pond?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.