US Bridges

Wbl Powhite Parkwy over James Rv & CSX Railway

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · .56 for Hl Av .66 146 Nbl · Structure no. 000000000021464

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,971 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
42,730
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Wbl Powhite Parkwy over James Rv & CSX Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wbl Powhite Parkwy over James Rv & CSX Railway in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 42,730 vehicles a day, projected to reach 62,387 by 2042. The structure is 1,971 ft (600.8 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWbl Powhite Parkwy
CrossesJames Rv & CSX Railway
Location.56 for Hl Av .66 146 Nbl
RouteState Highway 76
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.53767, -77.49897
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans18
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,971 ft (600.8 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,730 (2022)
Projected traffic62,387 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
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 Wbl Powhite Parkwy over James Rv & CSX Railway built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wbl Powhite Parkwy over James Rv & CSX Railway 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Wbl Powhite Parkwy over James Rv & CSX Railway carry?

About 42,730 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Wbl Powhite Parkwy over James Rv & CSX Railway?

The structure is 1,971 ft (600.8 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Wbl Powhite Parkwy over James Rv & CSX Railway?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.