US Bridges

Chippenham Parkway over James Rv;cherke RD & CSX

Fair

Richmond city, Virginia · 0.0 Wcl Rich & 0.0 Henric · Structure no. 000000000009859

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
4,227 ft
28 main spans
Daily traffic
19,419
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chippenham Parkway over James Rv;cherke RD & CSX is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chippenham Parkway over James Rv;cherke RD & CSX in Richmond city, Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 19,419 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28,353 by 2045. The structure is 4,227 ft (1,288.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesChippenham Parkway
CrossesJames Rv;cherke RD & CSX
Location0.0 Wcl Rich & 0.0 Henric
RouteState Highway 150
CountyRichmond city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.56629, -77.57731
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating79.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans28
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length4,227 ft (1,288.5 m)
Longest span215 ft (65.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,419 (2022)
Projected traffic28,353 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$705 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chippenham Parkway over James Rv;cherke RD & CSX built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chippenham Parkway over James Rv;cherke RD & CSX 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 2023.

How much traffic does Chippenham Parkway over James Rv;cherke RD & CSX carry?

About 19,419 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Chippenham Parkway over James Rv;cherke RD & CSX?

The structure is 4,227 ft (1,288.5 m) long with a longest span of 215 ft (65.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Chippenham Parkway over James Rv;cherke RD & CSX?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.