US Bridges

Greenwood Road over CSX Railway

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · .20 Old Wash Hw .37 Patch · Structure no. 000000000009643

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
270 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greenwood Road over CSX Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Greenwood Road over CSX Railway in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,532 by 2042. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGreenwood Road
CrossesCSX Railway
Location.20 Old Wash Hw .37 Patch
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.69099, -77.50095
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2025)
Projected traffic1,532 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Greenwood Road over CSX Railway built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greenwood Road over CSX Railway 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Greenwood Road over CSX Railway carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Greenwood Road over CSX Railway?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Greenwood Road over CSX Railway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.