US Bridges

Staples Mill Road over Jordans Branch

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · .31 Beth RD & .46 Ric Ncl · Structure no. 000000000009735

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,824
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Staples Mill Road over Jordans Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying Staples Mill Road over Jordans Branch in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 20,824 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,219 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesStaples Mill Road
CrossesJordans Branch
Location.31 Beth RD & .46 Ric Ncl
RouteU.S. Route 33
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.58813, -77.49233
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.8 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.6 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,824 (2022)
Projected traffic23,219 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Staples Mill Road over Jordans Branch built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Staples Mill Road over Jordans Branch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Staples Mill Road over Jordans Branch carry?

About 20,824 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Staples Mill Road over Jordans Branch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns Staples Mill Road over Jordans Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.