US Bridges

Bethlehem Road over RTE I 64

FairPosted for load

Henrico County, Virginia · .41FRDICKENS/.45TOGLENSID · Structure no. 000000000009604

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
275 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,680
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethlehem Road over RTE I 64 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bethlehem Road over RTE I 64 in Henrico 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,680 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,103 by 2042. The structure is 275 ft (83.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBethlehem Road
CrossesRTE I 64
Location.41FRDICKENS/.45TOGLENSID
RouteCounty Highway 7647
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.60472, -77.50859
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length275 ft (83.9 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,680 (2022)
Projected traffic4,103 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Bethlehem Road over RTE I 64 built?

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

What condition is Bethlehem Road over RTE I 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Bethlehem Road over RTE I 64 carry?

About 3,680 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bethlehem Road over RTE I 64?

The structure is 275 ft (83.9 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Bethlehem Road over RTE I 64?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.