US Bridges

Broad Street Road over Jordans Branch

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · .43LIBBIEAVE .35WCL Rich · Structure no. 000000000009883

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,042
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broad Street Road over Jordans Branch is a concrete frame carrying Broad Street Road over Jordans Branch in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 24,042 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,807 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBroad Street Road
CrossesJordans Branch
Location.43LIBBIEAVE .35WCL Rich
RouteU.S. Route 250
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.58556, -77.49838
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.8 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,042 (2022)
Projected traffic26,807 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Broad Street Road over Jordans Branch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broad Street Road over Jordans Branch 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 2024.

How much traffic does Broad Street Road over Jordans Branch carry?

About 24,042 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Broad Street Road over Jordans Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns Broad Street Road over Jordans Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.