US Bridges

Airport Drive N. over Broad Water Swamp

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · 0.34 to 295 & 1.76 to 33 · Structure no. 000000000009870

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,590
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport Drive N. over Broad Water Swamp is a concrete culvert carrying Airport Drive N. over Broad Water Swamp in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 6 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 14,590 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,490 by 2045. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesAirport Drive N.
CrossesBroad Water Swamp
Location0.34 to 295 & 1.76 to 33
RouteState Highway 156
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.54861, -77.29176
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,590 (2022)
Projected traffic17,490 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Airport Drive N. over Broad Water Swamp built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airport Drive N. over Broad Water Swamp 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Airport Drive N. over Broad Water Swamp carry?

About 14,590 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Airport Drive N. over Broad Water Swamp?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Airport Drive N. over Broad Water Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.