US Bridges

Broad Street over Route I-64

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · .33FR Dicke .26TO Glens · Structure no. 000000000009889

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
395 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
29,634
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broad Street over Route I-64 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Broad Street over Route I-64 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 29,634 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,266 by 2042. The structure is 395 ft (120.4 m) long and 87 ft wide.

CarriesBroad Street
CrossesRoute I-64
Location.33FR Dicke .26TO Glens
RouteU.S. Route 250
Coordinates37.60606, -77.51666
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating39.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length395 ft (120.4 m)
Longest span95 ft (29.1 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,634 (2022)
Projected traffic43,266 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$921 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Broad Street over Route I-64 built?

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

What condition is Broad Street over Route I-64 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Broad Street over Route I-64 carry?

About 29,634 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Broad Street over Route I-64?

The structure is 395 ft (120.4 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29.1 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Broad Street over Route I-64?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.