US Bridges

Broad Street Road over Upham Brook

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · 0.10GLENSIDE & 0.13 to 64 · Structure no. 000000000009888

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
32,279
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broad Street Road over Upham Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Broad Street Road over Upham Brook in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 32,279 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,991 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBroad Street Road
CrossesUpham Brook
Location0.10GLENSIDE & 0.13 to 64
RouteU.S. Route 250
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.60708, -77.51737
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,279 (2022)
Projected traffic35,991 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Upham Brook built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broad Street Road over Upham Brook 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Broad Street Road over Upham Brook carry?

About 32,279 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Broad Street Road over Upham Brook?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns Broad Street Road over Upham Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.