US Bridges

Woods Edge Road over Ashton Creek

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 0.10 FR 746 & 1.72 to 818 · Structure no. 000000000025384

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
413 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
6,422
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woods Edge Road over Ashton Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woods Edge Road over Ashton Creek in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 6,422 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,376 by 2045. The structure is 413 ft (126 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWoods Edge Road
CrossesAshton Creek
Location0.10 FR 746 & 1.72 to 818
RouteCounty Highway 620
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.31405, -77.39584
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length413 ft (126 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.4 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,422 (2022)
Projected traffic9,376 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Woods Edge Road over Ashton Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woods Edge Road over Ashton 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 Woods Edge Road over Ashton Creek carry?

About 6,422 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Woods Edge Road over Ashton Creek?

The structure is 413 ft (126 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Woods Edge Road over Ashton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.