US Bridges

Ebl Powhite Parkwy over Sbl Route 146

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · .06 146 Nbl & .80 147 · Structure no. 000000000021471

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
193 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
34,055
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Ebl Powhite Parkwy over Sbl Route 146 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ebl Powhite Parkwy over Sbl Route 146 in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 34,055 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49,720 by 2045. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEbl Powhite Parkwy
CrossesSbl Route 146
Location.06 146 Nbl & .80 147
RouteState Highway 76
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.54467, -77.49048
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,055 (2022)
Projected traffic49,720 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ebl Powhite Parkwy over Sbl Route 146 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ebl Powhite Parkwy over Sbl Route 146 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 Ebl Powhite Parkwy over Sbl Route 146 carry?

About 34,055 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ebl Powhite Parkwy over Sbl Route 146?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Ebl Powhite Parkwy over Sbl Route 146?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.