US Bridges

Chippenham Parkway over Stream

Good

Richmond city, Virginia · 0038STONEY Pt RD 0054147 · Structure no. 000000000023334

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
38,572
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chippenham Parkway over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Chippenham Parkway over Stream 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 38,572 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55,956 by 2045. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesChippenham Parkway
CrossesStream
Location0038STONEY Pt RD 0054147
RouteState Highway 150
Coordinates37.54746, -77.56181
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,572 (2022)
Projected traffic55,956 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chippenham Parkway over Stream built?

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

What condition is Chippenham Parkway over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Chippenham Parkway over Stream carry?

About 38,572 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Chippenham Parkway over Stream?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Chippenham Parkway over Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.