US Bridges

Dumbarton Road over Upham Brook

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · 0.25 161 & 0.36 I-95 · Structure no. 000000000009639

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
93 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,518
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dumbarton Road over Upham Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Dumbarton Road over Upham Brook in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 9,518 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,613 by 2042. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDumbarton Road
CrossesUpham Brook
Location0.25 161 & 0.36 I-95
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.60406, -77.46034
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,518 (2022)
Projected traffic10,613 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dumbarton Road over Upham Brook built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dumbarton Road over Upham Brook 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Dumbarton Road over Upham Brook carry?

About 9,518 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dumbarton Road over Upham Brook?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Dumbarton Road over Upham Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.