US Bridges

Otterdale Road over Otterdale Branch

Good

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 0.23 FR 1242 &0.5 to 604 · Structure no. 000000000031591

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,131
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Otterdale Road over Otterdale Branch is a concrete arch - deck carrying Otterdale Road over Otterdale Branch in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,131 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,383 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 50 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesOtterdale Road
CrossesOtterdale Branch
Location0.23 FR 1242 &0.5 to 604
RouteCounty Highway 667
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.4413, -77.71105
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,131 (2020)
Projected traffic4,383 by 2040
Trucks3%
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 Otterdale Road over Otterdale Branch built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Otterdale Road over Otterdale Branch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Otterdale Road over Otterdale Branch carry?

About 3,131 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Otterdale Road over Otterdale Branch?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Otterdale Road over Otterdale Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.