US Bridges

Roxbury Road over West Run

Fair

Charles City County, Virginia · 0.66 to 604 & 1.48 to 603 · Structure no. 000000000004804

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,455
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roxbury Road over West Run is a steel culvert carrying Roxbury Road over West Run in Charles City County, Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 5 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 3,455 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,901 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesRoxbury Road
CrossesWest Run
Location0.66 to 604 & 1.48 to 603
RouteState Highway 106
Coordinates37.41261, -77.17783
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,455 (2022)
Projected traffic3,901 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Roxbury Road over West Run built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roxbury Road over West Run 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Roxbury Road over West Run carry?

About 3,455 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Roxbury Road over West Run?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Roxbury Road over West Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.