US Bridges

Westwood Avenue over Stream

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · .30DABNEY Rd& .19WCL Rich · Structure no. 000000000009882

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,926
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westwood Avenue over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Westwood Avenue over Stream in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 13,926 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,527 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWestwood Avenue
CrossesStream
Location.30DABNEY Rd& .19WCL Rich
RouteState Highway 197
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.57628, -77.47797
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,926 (2022)
Projected traffic15,527 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Westwood Avenue over Stream built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westwood Avenue over Stream 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 2023.

How much traffic does Westwood Avenue over Stream carry?

About 13,926 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Westwood Avenue over Stream?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Westwood Avenue over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.