US Bridges

Kings Hwy. over Chandlers Mill Pond

Fair

Westmoreland County, Virginia · 0.2M MONTROSS-3.3M RTE214 · Structure no. 000000000019217

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,812
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kings Hwy. over Chandlers Mill Pond is a concrete tee beam carrying Kings Hwy. over Chandlers Mill Pond in Westmoreland County, Virginia. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 5,812 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,946 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKings Hwy.
CrossesChandlers Mill Pond
Location0.2M MONTROSS-3.3M RTE214
RouteState Highway 3
CountyWestmoreland County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.09817, -76.84644
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,812 (2022)
Projected traffic5,946 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Kings Hwy. over Chandlers Mill Pond built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kings Hwy. over Chandlers 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Kings Hwy. over Chandlers Mill Pond carry?

About 5,812 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Kings Hwy. over Chandlers Mill Pond?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Kings Hwy. over Chandlers Mill Pond?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.