US Bridges

Ridgefield Parkway over Middle Deep Run

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · 0.10 to Gaskins Road · Structure no. 000000000009694

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,492
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridgefield Parkway over Middle Deep Run is a concrete culvert carrying Ridgefield Parkway over Middle Deep Run in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 14,492 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,260 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRidgefield Parkway
CrossesMiddle Deep Run
Location0.10 to Gaskins Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.62167, -77.58667
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,492 (2022)
Projected traffic15,260 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ridgefield Parkway over Middle Deep Run built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridgefield Parkway over Middle Deep Run 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Ridgefield Parkway over Middle Deep Run carry?

About 14,492 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ridgefield Parkway over Middle Deep Run?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Ridgefield Parkway over Middle Deep Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.