US Bridges

Woolridge Road over Swift Creek Reservoir

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 0.4FR Crwnpt & 0.2 to 604 · Structure no. 000000000029425

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
246 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,120
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woolridge Road over Swift Creek Reservoir is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woolridge Road over Swift Creek Reservoir in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 10,120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,530 by 2042. The structure is 246 ft (74.9 m) long and 60 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWoolridge Road
CrossesSwift Creek Reservoir
Location0.4FR Crwnpt & 0.2 to 604
RouteCounty Highway 668
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.43933, -77.68592
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length246 ft (74.9 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,120 (2022)
Projected traffic14,530 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Woolridge Road over Swift Creek Reservoir built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woolridge Road over Swift Creek Reservoir 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Woolridge Road over Swift Creek Reservoir carry?

About 10,120 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Woolridge Road over Swift Creek Reservoir?

The structure is 246 ft (74.9 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Woolridge Road over Swift Creek Reservoir?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.