US Bridges

Dry Bridge Road over NS Railway

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · 0.26WILLBG RD0.36MEADOW R · Structure no. 000000000009681

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
693
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dry Bridge Road over NS Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dry Bridge Road over NS Railway 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 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 693 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 773 by 2042. The structure is 134 ft (40.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesDry Bridge Road
CrossesNS Railway
Location0.26WILLBG RD0.36MEADOW R
RouteCounty Highway 7589
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.52473, -77.28041
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length134 ft (40.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic693 (2022)
Projected traffic773 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Dry Bridge Road over NS Railway built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dry Bridge Road over NS 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Dry Bridge Road over NS Railway carry?

About 693 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Dry Bridge Road over NS Railway?

The structure is 134 ft (40.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Dry Bridge Road over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.