US Bridges

Glenside Drive over Route I-64

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · .35FRFOREST & .28 to 250 · Structure no. 000000000009610

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
401 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
25,726
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glenside Drive over Route I-64 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Glenside Drive over Route 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.

It carries about 25,726 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,684 by 2045. The structure is 401 ft (122.1 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGlenside Drive
CrossesRoute I-64
Location.35FRFOREST & .28 to 250
RouteCounty Highway 7536
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.60587, -77.52232
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
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 inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length401 ft (122.1 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.2 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,726 (2022)
Projected traffic28,684 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$905 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Glenside Drive over Route I-64 built?

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

What condition is Glenside Drive over Route 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Glenside Drive over Route I-64 carry?

About 25,726 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Glenside Drive over Route I-64?

The structure is 401 ft (122.1 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Glenside Drive over Route I-64?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.