FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Digital Drive

Carrying Digital Drive over Stream

0,3Rt697, 1.16Rt618, Chesterfield, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
48 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Digital Drive

The Digital Drive bridge in Chesterfield, Virginia carries Digital Drive over Stream. It was built in 2022, making it 4 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 12.2 meters (40 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 200 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 47.9 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How Digital Drive compares

▲ 1.9
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Top 42%
Higher load rating than 58% of Virginia bridges
322
Bridges in Chesterfield · 7 in Poor condition
Digital Drive 47.9 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−1.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
47.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2022
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
12.2 m (40 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
200 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000031639

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Digital Drive is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare Digital Drive against other structures in Chesterfield and across Virginia. Virginia bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for Digital Drive?

Digital Drive in Chesterfield, Virginia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Digital Drive inspected?

Digital Drive's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 200 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Digital Drive is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for Digital Drive?

Digital Drive has an NBI inventory load rating of 47.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Digital Drive?

Digital Drive is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is Digital Drive and does age affect safety?

Digital Drive was built in 2022, making it 4 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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