US Bridges

Lakeside Avenue over North Run

PoorPosted for load

Henrico County, Virginia · 0.60 FR 161 & 0.30 to 1 · Structure no. 000000000009657

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,710
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lakeside Avenue over North Run is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Lakeside Avenue over North Run 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8,710 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLakeside Avenue
CrossesNorth Run
Location0.60 FR 161 & 0.30 to 1
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.62178, -77.46323
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating20.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,710 (2020)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$515 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lakeside Avenue over North Run built?

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

What condition is Lakeside Avenue over North Run 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lakeside Avenue over North Run carry?

About 8,710 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lakeside Avenue over North Run?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lakeside Avenue over North Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.