US Bridges

Nbl Brook Road over Upham Brook

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · .69 FR I95 & .16 to 161 · Structure no. 000000000009716

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,549
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nbl Brook Road over Upham Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nbl Brook Road over Upham Brook in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 104 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 5 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 2045. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNbl Brook Road
CrossesUpham Brook
Location.69 FR I95 & .16 to 161
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.61514, -77.45689
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,549 (2022)
Projected traffic13,943 by 2045
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$317 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nbl Brook Road over Upham Brook built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is Nbl 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 2023.

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

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

How long is Nbl Brook Road over Upham Brook?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Nbl Brook Road over Upham Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.