US Bridges

Bethlehem Road over Upham Brook

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · 0.42 to Glenside Drive · Structure no. 000000000009699

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,680
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethlehem Road over Upham Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Bethlehem Road over Upham Brook in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 3,680 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,103 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBethlehem Road
CrossesUpham Brook
Location0.42 to Glenside Drive
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.60649, -77.50969
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,680 (2022)
Projected traffic4,103 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 Bethlehem Road over Upham Brook built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bethlehem Road over Upham Brook 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Bethlehem Road over Upham Brook carry?

About 3,680 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bethlehem Road over Upham Brook?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Bethlehem Road over Upham Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.