US Bridges

Panorama Rd. over Chandlers Mill Stream

Fair

Westmoreland County, Virginia · 0.5M RTE.3-1.9M RTE644 · Structure no. 000000000019235

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
543
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Panorama Rd. over Chandlers Mill Stream is a steel culvert carrying Panorama Rd. over Chandlers Mill Stream in Westmoreland County, Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 543 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 605 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesPanorama Rd.
CrossesChandlers Mill Stream
Location0.5M RTE.3-1.9M RTE644
RouteCounty Highway 622
CountyWestmoreland County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.10152, -76.83262
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic543 (2022)
Projected traffic605 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$160 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Panorama Rd. over Chandlers Mill Stream built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Panorama Rd. over Chandlers Mill Stream 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 Panorama Rd. over Chandlers Mill Stream carry?

About 543 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Panorama Rd. over Chandlers Mill Stream?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Panorama Rd. over Chandlers Mill Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.