US Bridges

Willis Church Road over Western Run

Good

Henrico County, Virginia · .3 Ctrs Ml RD &.9 Hare RD · Structure no. 000000000029854

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
487
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willis Church Road over Western Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Willis Church Road over Western Run 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 487 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 543 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesWillis Church Road
CrossesWestern Run
Location.3 Ctrs Ml RD &.9 Hare RD
RouteState Highway 156
Coordinates37.41946, -77.24538
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.1 US tons
Inventory rating53.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic487 (2022)
Projected traffic543 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 Willis Church Road over Western Run built?

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

What condition is Willis Church Road over Western Run 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Willis Church Road over Western Run carry?

About 487 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Willis Church Road over Western Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Willis Church Road over Western Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.