US Bridges

Chamberlayne Pkway over CSX Railway

Fair

Richmond city, Virginia · 0.01 to RTE 1 (301) · Structure no. 000000000023356

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
235 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,143
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chamberlayne Pkway over CSX Railway is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chamberlayne Pkway over CSX Railway in Richmond city, Virginia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 3,143 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,589 by 2045. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesChamberlayne Pkway
CrossesCSX Railway
Location0.01 to RTE 1 (301)
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRichmond city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.55424, -77.44147
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating70.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,143 (2022)
Projected traffic4,589 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Chamberlayne Pkway over CSX Railway built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chamberlayne Pkway 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Chamberlayne Pkway over CSX Railway carry?

About 3,143 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Chamberlayne Pkway over CSX Railway?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Chamberlayne Pkway over CSX Railway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.