East Richmond Road over Gillies Creek
PoorRichmond city, Virginia · .32 Jen Scher .02ECL Rich · Structure no. 000000000021378
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,398
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
East Richmond Road over Gillies Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying East Richmond Road over Gillies Creek in Richmond city, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 4 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.
It carries about 3,398 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,961 by 2045. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 22 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was East Richmond Road over Gillies Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is East Richmond Road over Gillies 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does East Richmond Road over Gillies Creek carry?
About 3,398 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is East Richmond Road over Gillies Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns East Richmond Road over Gillies Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.