US Bridges

River Road over Little Westham Creek

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · 0.0 Wcl Richmond 0.07 147 · Structure no. 000000000021299

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,498
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Road over Little Westham Creek is a concrete frame carrying River Road over Little Westham Creek in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6 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 14,498 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,535 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRiver Road
CrossesLittle Westham Creek
Location0.0 Wcl Richmond 0.07 147
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.5686, -77.53616
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,498 (2022)
Projected traffic15,535 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 River Road over Little Westham Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Road over Little Westham Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does River Road over Little Westham Creek carry?

About 14,498 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is River Road over Little Westham Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns River Road over Little Westham Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.