US Bridges

Hilliard Road over CSX Transp

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · 0.10 to 33 & 1.33 to 161 · Structure no. 000000000010013

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
230 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,303
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hilliard Road over CSX Transp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hilliard Road over CSX Transp in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 15,303 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,063 by 2045. The structure is 230 ft (70 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesHilliard Road
CrossesCSX Transp
Location0.10 to 33 & 1.33 to 161
RouteState Highway 356
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.61365, -77.4949
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
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 inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length230 ft (70 m)
Longest span89 ft (27 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,303 (2022)
Projected traffic17,063 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hilliard Road over CSX Transp built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hilliard Road over CSX Transp 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 CSX Transp carry?

About 15,303 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hilliard Road over CSX Transp?

The structure is 230 ft (70 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Hilliard Road over CSX Transp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.