Commerce Road over Goodes Creek
PoorClosed to trafficRichmond city, Virginia · .3 Deepwa Ter .02BELLMEAD · Structure no. 000000000021360
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 153 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,205
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Commerce Road over Goodes Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Commerce Road over Goodes Creek in Richmond city, Virginia. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 4,205 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,689 by 2045. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Commerce Road over Goodes Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Commerce Road over Goodes Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Commerce Road over Goodes Creek carry?
About 4,205 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Commerce Road over Goodes Creek?
The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Commerce Road over Goodes Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.