US Bridges

Patterson Avenue over Deep Run Creek

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · .75 Gooch & .29 Pump · Structure no. 000000000009729

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
203 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
22,352
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Patterson Avenue over Deep Run Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Patterson Avenue over Deep Run Creek in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 22,352 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26,753 by 2045. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesPatterson Avenue
CrossesDeep Run Creek
Location.75 Gooch & .29 Pump
RouteState Highway 6
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.59714, -77.61285
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating47.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,352 (2022)
Projected traffic26,753 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$170.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Patterson Avenue over Deep Run Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Patterson Avenue over Deep Run Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Patterson Avenue over Deep Run Creek carry?

About 22,352 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Patterson Avenue over Deep Run Creek?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Patterson Avenue over Deep Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.