US Bridges

Hilliard Road over North Run

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · .72 to 356 & .02 to 1 · Structure no. 000000000009878

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,220
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hilliard Road over North Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hilliard Road over North Run in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 6,220 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,935 by 2045. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHilliard Road
CrossesNorth Run
Location.72 to 356 & .02 to 1
RouteState Highway 161
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.61756, -77.45781
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating99.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,220 (2022)
Projected traffic6,935 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Hilliard Road over North Run built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hilliard Road over North Run 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 2023.

How much traffic does Hilliard Road over North Run carry?

About 6,220 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hilliard Road over North Run?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Hilliard Road over North Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.