US Bridges

Brook Road over Route I-95

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · .25 FR Ncl Ric .87 to 161 · Structure no. 000000000009718

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
215 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,331
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brook Road over Route I-95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brook Road over Route I-95 in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 67 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 14,331 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,979 by 2042. The structure is 215 ft (65.6 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBrook Road
CrossesRoute I-95
Location.25 FR Ncl Ric .87 to 161
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.60527, -77.45496
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 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
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length215 ft (65.6 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.5 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,331 (2022)
Projected traffic15,979 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Brook Road over Route I-95 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Brook Road over Route I-95 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 Brook Road over Route I-95 carry?

About 14,331 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Brook Road over Route I-95?

The structure is 215 ft (65.6 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns Brook Road over Route I-95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.