US Bridges

Huguenot Road over RTE 150 Chippenham Pkway

Fair

Richmond city, Virginia · 0012SCL Rich 0067CHEROKEE · Structure no. 000000000021517

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
206 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,515
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Huguenot Road over RTE 150 Chippenham Pkway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Huguenot Road over RTE 150 Chippenham Pkway in Richmond city, Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 24,515 vehicles a day, projected to reach 27,334 by 2045. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHuguenot Road
CrossesRTE 150 Chippenham Pkway
Location0012SCL Rich 0067CHEROKEE
RouteState Highway 147
CountyRichmond city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.54498, -77.55329
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width108 ft (32.9 m)
Roadway width91 ft (27.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,515 (2022)
Projected traffic27,334 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Huguenot Road over RTE 150 Chippenham Pkway built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Huguenot Road over RTE 150 Chippenham Pkway 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 Huguenot Road over RTE 150 Chippenham Pkway carry?

About 24,515 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Huguenot Road over RTE 150 Chippenham Pkway?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns Huguenot Road over RTE 150 Chippenham Pkway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.