US Bridges

Skipwith Road over Route I-64

Poor

Henrico County, Virginia · .50 Forest &.51 Hungy Spr · Structure no. 000000000009612

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
352 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,838
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Skipwith Road over Route I-64 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Skipwith Road 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 9,838 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,969 by 2045. The structure is 352 ft (107.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSkipwith Road
CrossesRoute I-64
Location.50 Forest &.51 Hungy Spr
RouteCounty Highway 7667
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.61208, -77.53785
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length352 ft (107.4 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,838 (2022)
Projected traffic10,969 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$217 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Skipwith Road over Route I-64 built?

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

What condition is Skipwith Road over Route I-64 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Skipwith Road over Route I-64 carry?

About 9,838 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Skipwith Road over Route I-64?

The structure is 352 ft (107.4 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Skipwith Road over Route I-64?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.