Cold Harbor Road over Chickahominy River
Henrico County, Virginia · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Cold Harbor Road over Chickahominy River in Henrico County, Virginia, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 5 (fair condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 5,957 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 293 of the 362 inventoried bridges in Henrico County rated fair (80.9%); 13 (3.6%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated May 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
| Superstructure | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
| Substructure | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 257 ft |
| Location | 0.0 to Henrico Co Line |
| NBI structure number | 000000000009416 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | May 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 5: foundations stable, scour within the limits of the footing or piles |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Virginia department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Henrico County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nbl Route 0095 over Upham Brook | 1962 | 374,491 | Good |
| I-95 (I-64) over Hermitage Road | 1958 | 159,615 | Fair |
| Interstate 64 / 95 over Route 161 (boulevard) | 1958 | 159,615 | Fair |
| Route 0095 (0064) over Rte 95 Ramp A to Rte 161 | 1958 | 159,615 | Fair |
| I-95 over Westwood Avenue | 1958 | 159,615 | Fair |
| Route 0095 (0064) over Lombardy St & CSX Transp | 1958 | 150,973 | Fair |
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