US Bridges

Sbl Brook Road over Upham Brook

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · 0.69 FR I-95 & .16 to 161 · Structure no. 000000000009715

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,549
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sbl Brook Road over Upham Brook is a concrete continuous frame carrying Sbl Brook Road over Upham Brook in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 86 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 9,549 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,943 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSbl Brook Road
CrossesUpham Brook
Location0.69 FR I-95 & .16 to 161
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.61523, -77.45721
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,549 (2022)
Projected traffic13,943 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$520 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sbl Brook Road over Upham Brook built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Sbl Brook 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Sbl Brook Road over Upham Brook carry?

About 9,549 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sbl Brook Road over Upham Brook?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Sbl Brook Road over Upham Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.