US Bridges

Old Osborne Tpk over Almond Creek

Good

Henrico County, Virginia · .78 M FR Ecl Richmond · Structure no. 000000000028054

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,288
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Osborne Tpk over Almond Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Osborne Tpk over Almond Creek 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 10,288 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,909 by 2045. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesOld Osborne Tpk
CrossesAlmond Creek
Location.78 M FR Ecl Richmond
RouteState Highway 5
Coordinates37.50666, -77.412
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.4 US tons
Inventory rating65.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,288 (2022)
Projected traffic13,909 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Osborne Tpk over Almond Creek built?

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

What condition is Old Osborne Tpk over Almond Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Old Osborne Tpk over Almond Creek carry?

About 10,288 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Old Osborne Tpk over Almond Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Old Osborne Tpk over Almond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.