US Bridges

Forest Hill Avenue over Route 76 & Powhite Creek

Fair

Richmond city, Virginia · 0.08 FR Glyndon Lane · Structure no. 000000000021295

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
251 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,403
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Forest Hill Avenue over Route 76 & Powhite Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Forest Hill Avenue over Route 76 & Powhite Creek in Richmond city, Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 6 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 17,403 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,790 by 2045. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesForest Hill Avenue
CrossesRoute 76 & Powhite Creek
Location0.08 FR Glyndon Lane
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRichmond city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.53424, -77.50813
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length251 ft (76.5 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,403 (2022)
Projected traffic23,790 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$988 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Forest Hill Avenue over Route 76 & Powhite Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forest Hill Avenue over Route 76 & Powhite Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Forest Hill Avenue over Route 76 & Powhite Creek carry?

About 17,403 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Forest Hill Avenue over Route 76 & Powhite Creek?

The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Forest Hill Avenue over Route 76 & Powhite Creek?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.