Westham Parkway over Little Westham Creek
PoorPosted for loadHenrico County, Virginia · .05 Baldwin .05 Beechwood · Structure no. 000000000009671
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,158
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Westham Parkway over Little Westham Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Westham Parkway over Little Westham Creek in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 2,158 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Westham Parkway over Little Westham Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Westham Parkway over Little Westham Creek 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Westham Parkway over Little Westham Creek carry?
About 2,158 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Westham Parkway over Little Westham Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Westham Parkway over Little Westham Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.