US Bridges

Shallow Well Road over INTERSTATE-64

Fair

Goochland County, Virginia · 0.33 FR 612 & 0.11 to 626 · Structure no. 000000000008667

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
336 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
461
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shallow Well Road over INTERSTATE-64 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shallow Well Road over INTERSTATE-64 in Goochland County, Virginia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 461 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 583 by 2042. The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesShallow Well Road
CrossesINTERSTATE-64
Location0.33 FR 612 & 0.11 to 626
RouteCounty Highway 654
CountyGoochland County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.70233, -77.75707
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length336 ft (102.4 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic461 (2022)
Projected traffic583 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Shallow Well Road over INTERSTATE-64 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shallow Well Road over INTERSTATE-64 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Shallow Well Road over INTERSTATE-64 carry?

About 461 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Shallow Well Road over INTERSTATE-64?

The structure is 336 ft (102.4 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Shallow Well Road over INTERSTATE-64?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.