US Bridges

Meadow Road over Boar Swamp

Poor

Henrico County, Virginia · 2.40 Grapevine RD 0.40 60 · Structure no. 000000000009652

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
570
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meadow Road over Boar Swamp is a concrete culvert carrying Meadow Road over Boar Swamp in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 570 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 670 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMeadow Road
CrossesBoar Swamp
Location2.40 Grapevine RD 0.40 60
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.51964, -77.23834
Functional classUrban Local

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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating55.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic570 (2020)
Projected traffic670 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$109 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Meadow Road over Boar Swamp built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meadow Road over Boar Swamp 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 Meadow Road over Boar Swamp carry?

About 570 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Meadow Road over Boar Swamp?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Meadow Road over Boar Swamp?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.