US Bridges

West Providence RD over Beaver Pond Creek

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 0.40 FR 672 & 0.50 to 647 · Structure no. 000000000005327

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,379
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Providence RD over Beaver Pond Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying West Providence RD over Beaver Pond Creek in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 78 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 5,379 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,998 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWest Providence RD
CrossesBeaver Pond Creek
Location0.40 FR 672 & 0.50 to 647
RouteCounty Highway 678
Coordinates37.46674, -77.56881
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,379 (2022)
Projected traffic5,998 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$102 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Providence RD over Beaver Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is West Providence RD over Beaver Pond 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does West Providence RD over Beaver Pond Creek carry?

About 5,379 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is West Providence RD over Beaver Pond Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns West Providence RD over Beaver Pond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.