US Bridges

RTE 627 over Branch of Upham Brook

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · 0.99 Azalea Ave 1.44RT638 · Structure no. 000000000031418

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,679
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 627 over Branch of Upham Brook is a concrete tee beam carrying RTE 627 over Branch of Upham Brook in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older 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 5 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 7,679 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,211 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 627
CrossesBranch of Upham Brook
Location0.99 Azalea Ave 1.44RT638
RouteCounty Highway 76090
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.61047, -77.40889
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,679 (2022)
Projected traffic11,211 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 627 over Branch of Upham Brook built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 627 over Branch of Upham Brook 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 627 over Branch of Upham Brook carry?

About 7,679 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 627 over Branch of Upham Brook?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 627 over Branch of Upham Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.