Chesterfield County Bridge Report Card
Chesterfield County scores 93 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Chesterfield County, Virginia
Chesterfield County has 323 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 9 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 2.8% is at or below the 3.4% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 92,701 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Chesterfield County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 93/100 (A). The county has 323 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 9 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 92,701 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 2.8% | 5.6 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 1.3% of measured traffic | 1.0 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 42 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 7,113,872 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 2.8% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 3.4% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 42 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 92,701 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Chesterfield County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chippenham PKWY NB over Falling Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 35,203 | 1967 |
| Jeff Davis Highway over Ashton Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 15,315 | 1928 |
| Buford Road over Ns Railway | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 11,661 | 1983 |
| Old Hundred Road over Nuttree Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 9,077 | 2004 |
| West Providence RD over Branch Of Falling Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 6,293 | 1947 |
| Hopkins Road over Falling Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 6,011 | 1952 |
| Old Berm Hund RD over Interstate -95 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,519 | 1977 |
| Deer Run DR over Unnamed Tributary | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,900 | 1980 |
| Cedar Cliff DR over Timsberry Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 722 | 1989 |
| Route 0095 over RTE 616 (osborne Rd) | High traffic | Fair | 125,320 | 1958 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.