US Bridges

Dickens Road over Route 0064

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · 0.20BETHLEHEM & 0.55 TO33 · Structure no. 000000000009606

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dickens Road over Route 0064 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dickens Road over Route 0064 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.

It carries about 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,115 by 2042. The structure is 280 ft (85.4 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDickens Road
CrossesRoute 0064
Location0.20BETHLEHEM & 0.55 TO33
RouteCounty Highway 7546
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.60154, -77.50071
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length280 ft (85.4 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2022)
Projected traffic6,115 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 Dickens Road over Route 0064 built?

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

What condition is Dickens Road over Route 0064 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 Dickens Road over Route 0064 carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dickens Road over Route 0064?

The structure is 280 ft (85.4 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Dickens Road over Route 0064?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.