US Bridges

Airport Drive over CSX Railroad

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Henrico County, Virginia · 1.3 FR 895/2 to 60 · Structure no. 000000000029520

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
161 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,725
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport Drive over CSX Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Airport Drive over CSX Railroad in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 4,725 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,898 by 2045. The structure is 161 ft (49.2 m) long and 88 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesAirport Drive
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location1.3 FR 895/2 to 60
RouteState Highway 281
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.47881, -77.33993
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating75.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length161 ft (49.2 m)
Longest span159 ft (48.5 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,725 (2022)
Projected traffic6,898 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Airport Drive over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airport Drive over CSX Railroad 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Airport Drive over CSX Railroad carry?

About 4,725 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Airport Drive over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 161 ft (49.2 m) long with a longest span of 159 ft (48.5 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Airport Drive over CSX Railroad?

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