US Bridges

Wbl Parham Road over Route I-95

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · 0.44 RTE 1 & 1.9 RTE 301 · Structure no. 000000000009828

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
204 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,251
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wbl Parham Road over Route I-95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wbl Parham Road over Route I-95 in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 14,251 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,808 by 2045. The structure is 204 ft (62.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWbl Parham Road
CrossesRoute I-95
Location0.44 RTE 1 & 1.9 RTE 301
RouteState Highway 73
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.63609, -77.45209
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.6 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length204 ft (62.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,251 (2022)
Projected traffic20,808 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$438 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wbl Parham Road over Route I-95 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wbl Parham 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Wbl Parham Road over Route I-95 carry?

About 14,251 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wbl Parham Road over Route I-95?

The structure is 204 ft (62.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Wbl Parham Road over Route I-95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.