Richmond Hwy. over Chopawamsic Creek
PoorStafford County, Virginia · 0.1M PR.WM.-15.8M Frdburg · Structure no. 000000000018057
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,738
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Richmond Hwy. over Chopawamsic Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Richmond Hwy. over Chopawamsic Creek in Stafford County, Virginia. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 20,738 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,277 by 2045. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Richmond Hwy. over Chopawamsic Creek built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.
What condition is Richmond Hwy. over Chopawamsic Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Richmond Hwy. over Chopawamsic Creek carry?
About 20,738 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Richmond Hwy. over Chopawamsic Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns Richmond Hwy. over Chopawamsic Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.