US Bridges

Halifax RD & CSXT over Defense Road

Fair

Petersburg city, Virginia · 0.42 to Route 142 · Structure no. 000000000021099

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
406
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Halifax RD & CSXT over Defense Road is a concrete frame carrying Halifax RD & CSXT over Defense Road in Petersburg city, Virginia. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 406 vehicles a day, projected to reach 453 by 2045. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHalifax RD & CSXT
CrossesDefense Road
Location0.42 to Route 142
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPetersburg city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.19807, -77.4202
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.2 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic406 (2022)
Projected traffic453 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and railroad
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Halifax RD & CSXT over Defense Road built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Halifax RD & CSXT over Defense Road 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Halifax RD & CSXT over Defense Road carry?

About 406 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Halifax RD & CSXT over Defense Road?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Halifax RD & CSXT over Defense Road?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.