US Bridges

Branders Bridge RD over Swift Creek

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · .56 FR 626 & 4.63 to 619 · Structure no. 000000000005259

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
183 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,863
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Branders Bridge RD over Swift Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Branders Bridge RD over Swift Creek in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 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 2,863 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,180 by 2045. The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBranders Bridge RD
CrossesSwift Creek
Location.56 FR 626 & 4.63 to 619
RouteCounty Highway 625
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.27571, -77.4323
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length183 ft (55.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,863 (2022)
Projected traffic4,180 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$314 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Branders Bridge RD over Swift Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Branders Bridge RD over Swift Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Branders Bridge RD over Swift Creek carry?

About 2,863 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Branders Bridge RD over Swift Creek?

The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Branders Bridge RD over Swift Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.