US Bridges

Woodpecker Road over Second Branch

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 1.71 FR 636 & .55 to 634 · Structure no. 000000000005261

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,003
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodpecker Road over Second Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woodpecker Road over Second Branch in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 2,003 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,276 by 2045. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodpecker Road
CrossesSecond Branch
Location1.71 FR 636 & .55 to 634
RouteCounty Highway 626
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.32214, -77.52531
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 inspectionAugust 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,003 (2022)
Projected traffic2,276 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Woodpecker Road over Second Branch built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodpecker Road over Second Branch 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Woodpecker Road over Second Branch carry?

About 2,003 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Woodpecker Road over Second Branch?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Woodpecker Road over Second Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.