US Bridges

Halifax Street over CSX Railway

Fair

Petersburg city, Virginia · .03 Halifx RD .03 Montgry · Structure no. 000000000021181

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,327
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Halifax Street over CSX Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Halifax Street over CSX Railway in Petersburg city, Virginia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 8,327 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,285 by 2045. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHalifax Street
CrossesCSX Railway
Location.03 Halifx RD .03 Montgry
RouteCity Street 142
CountyPetersburg city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.2039, -77.42154
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.7 US tons
Inventory rating68.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,327 (2022)
Projected traffic9,285 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$162 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Halifax Street over CSX Railway built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Halifax Street over CSX Railway 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Halifax Street over CSX Railway carry?

About 8,327 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Halifax Street over CSX Railway?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Halifax Street over CSX Railway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.