US Bridges

Nine Mile Road over Route I-64

Poor

Henrico County, Virginia · .12 Ecl RICH.65 Dab House · Structure no. 000000000009745

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
353 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
24,284
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nine Mile Road over Route I-64 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nine Mile Road over Route I-64 in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 24,284 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,077 by 2042. The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long and 106 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesNine Mile Road
CrossesRoute I-64
Location.12 Ecl RICH.65 Dab House
RouteState Highway 33
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.54415, -77.39404
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length353 ft (107.6 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.4 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,284 (2022)
Projected traffic27,077 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 SystemNo

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$607 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nine Mile Road over Route I-64 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nine Mile Road over Route I-64 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Nine Mile Road over Route I-64 carry?

About 24,284 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nine Mile Road over Route I-64?

The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns Nine Mile Road over Route I-64?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.