US Bridges

Long Pond Road over Broad Branch

Fair

Goochland County, Virginia · 0.2 FR 676/0.5 TO740 · Structure no. 000000000030659

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
660
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Long Pond Road over Broad Branch is a concrete frame carrying Long Pond Road over Broad Branch in Goochland County, Virginia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 660 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLong Pond Road
CrossesBroad Branch
Location0.2 FR 676/0.5 TO740
RouteCounty Highway 1152
CountyGoochland County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.64085, -77.69688
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic660 (2020)
Projected traffic50 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Long Pond Road over Broad Branch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Long Pond Road over Broad Branch 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Long Pond Road over Broad Branch carry?

About 660 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Long Pond Road over Broad Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Long Pond Road over Broad Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.