US Bridges

Airport Drive over Clarkson Road

Good

Henrico County, Virginia · .7 MI S Williamsburg RD · Structure no. 000000000031515

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,000
2022 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

Airport Drive over Clarkson Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Airport Drive over Clarkson Road in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2040. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesAirport Drive
CrossesClarkson Road
Location.7 MI S Williamsburg RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.51515, -77.33634
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionOctober 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2022)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerPrivate (other than railroad)
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 Clarkson Road built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airport Drive over Clarkson Road 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Airport Drive over Clarkson Road carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Airport Drive over Clarkson Road?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Airport Drive over Clarkson Road?

It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).