US Bridges

Otterdale Road over Swift Creek

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 0.70 FR 604 & 1.70 to 652 · Structure no. 000000000005313

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
103 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,077
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Otterdale Road over Swift Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Otterdale Road over Swift Creek in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 3,077 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,292 by 2045. The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesOtterdale Road
CrossesSwift Creek
Location0.70 FR 604 & 1.70 to 652
RouteCounty Highway 667
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.45482, -77.70284
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating73 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length103 ft (31.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,077 (2022)
Projected traffic4,292 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Otterdale Road over Swift Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Otterdale Road 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Otterdale Road over Swift Creek carry?

About 3,077 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Otterdale Road over Swift Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Otterdale Road over Swift Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.