US Bridges

Route 360 Wbl over Swift Creek

Good

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 1.34 FR 702 & 0.56 to 652 · Structure no. 000000000023546

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
36,018
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 360 Wbl over Swift Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 360 Wbl over Swift Creek in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 36,018 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,586 by 2045. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 360 Wbl
CrossesSwift Creek
Location1.34 FR 702 & 0.56 to 652
RouteU.S. Route 360
Coordinates37.41434, -77.6441
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length162 ft (49.5 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,018 (2022)
Projected traffic52,586 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Route 360 Wbl over Swift Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 360 Wbl over Swift Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Route 360 Wbl over Swift Creek carry?

About 36,018 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 360 Wbl over Swift Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Route 360 Wbl over Swift Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.