US Bridges

Richmond Hwy. over Aquia Creek

Good

Stafford County, Virginia · 3.8M PR.WM.-12.2M Frburg · Structure no. 000000000028807

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,543
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Richmond Hwy. over Aquia Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Richmond Hwy. over Aquia Creek in Stafford County, Virginia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 24,543 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,833 by 2042. The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long and 98 ft wide.

CarriesRichmond Hwy.
CrossesAquia Creek
Location3.8M PR.WM.-12.2M Frburg
RouteU.S. Route 1
Coordinates38.47418, -77.39481
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109.5 US tons
Inventory rating66.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.6 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.4 m)
Deck width98 ft (30 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,543 (2022)
Projected traffic35,833 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Richmond Hwy. over Aquia Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Richmond Hwy. over Aquia Creek 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 Richmond Hwy. over Aquia Creek carry?

About 24,543 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Richmond Hwy. over Aquia Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.4 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns Richmond Hwy. over Aquia Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.