US Bridges

Staples Mill Road over RTE I 64

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · 0.33BETHLEHEM0.28DICKEN R · Structure no. 000000000009739

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
271 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,824
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Staples Mill Road over RTE I 64 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Staples Mill Road over RTE I 64 in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 271 ft (82.7 m) long and 104 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesStaples Mill Road
CrossesRTE I 64
Location0.33BETHLEHEM0.28DICKEN R
RouteU.S. Route 33
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.59782, -77.49145
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.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length271 ft (82.7 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.7 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
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Staples Mill Road over RTE I 64 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Staples Mill Road over RTE I 64 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Staples Mill Road over RTE I 64 carry?

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

How long is Staples Mill Road over RTE I 64?

The structure is 271 ft (82.7 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns Staples Mill Road over RTE I 64?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.