US Bridges

River Road over Route 150

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · .21 Berkshire .25 Cntrysd · Structure no. 000000000009636

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
159 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,549
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Road over Route 150 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River Road over Route 150 in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 12,549 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,992 by 2045. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRiver Road
CrossesRoute 150
Location.21 Berkshire .25 Cntrysd
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.57708, -77.57486
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span154 ft (46.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,549 (2022)
Projected traffic13,992 by 2045
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 River Road over Route 150 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Road over Route 150 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does River Road over Route 150 carry?

About 12,549 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is River Road over Route 150?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns River Road over Route 150?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.