US Bridges

Britton Road over Route 895 Pocahontas Pkw

Good

Henrico County, Virginia · .81 Darbytn .58 Char City · Structure no. 000000000027394

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
259 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
711
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Britton Road over Route 895 Pocahontas Pkw is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Britton Road over Route 895 Pocahontas Pkw in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 711 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 793 by 2042. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBritton Road
CrossesRoute 895 Pocahontas Pkw
Location.81 Darbytn .58 Char City
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.47409, -77.31938
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102.8 US tons
Inventory rating73.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length259 ft (78.9 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic711 (2022)
Projected traffic793 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 Britton Road over Route 895 Pocahontas Pkw built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Britton Road over Route 895 Pocahontas Pkw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Britton Road over Route 895 Pocahontas Pkw carry?

About 711 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Britton Road over Route 895 Pocahontas Pkw?

The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Britton Road over Route 895 Pocahontas Pkw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).