US Bridges

Technology Blvd over Canal Swamp

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · 0.1 MI to Portugee RD · Structure no. 000000000031880

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,092
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Technology Blvd over Canal Swamp is a concrete culvert carrying Technology Blvd over Canal Swamp in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 4,092 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,184 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTechnology Blvd
CrossesCanal Swamp
Location0.1 MI to Portugee RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.478, -77.232
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,092 (2022)
Projected traffic8,184 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Technology Blvd over Canal Swamp built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Technology Blvd over Canal Swamp 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Technology Blvd over Canal Swamp carry?

About 4,092 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Technology Blvd over Canal Swamp?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.7 m).

Who owns Technology Blvd over Canal Swamp?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.