US Bridges

Richard E Byrd DR over Airport Drive

Good

Henrico County, Virginia · .9 MI of Williamsburg RD · Structure no. 000000000031516

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

About this bridge

Richard E Byrd DR over Airport Drive is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Richard E Byrd DR over Airport Drive 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2040. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRichard E Byrd DR
CrossesAirport Drive
Location.9 MI of Williamsburg RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.51185, -77.33571
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2022)
Projected traffic18,000 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Richard E Byrd DR over Airport Drive built?

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

What condition is Richard E Byrd DR over Airport Drive 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 Richard E Byrd DR over Airport Drive carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Richard E Byrd DR over Airport Drive?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Richard E Byrd DR over Airport Drive?

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