US Bridges

East Richmond Road over Stoney Run

Fair

Richmond city, Virginia · .02 Jen Scher .32ECL Rich · Structure no. 000000000021379

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,398
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Richmond Road over Stoney Run is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying East Richmond Road over Stoney Run 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 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 3,398 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,961 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Richmond Road
CrossesStoney Run
Location.02 Jen Scher .32ECL Rich
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRichmond city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.53066, -77.39128
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,398 (2022)
Projected traffic4,961 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$137.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Richmond Road over Stoney Run built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Richmond Road over Stoney Run 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 2024.

How much traffic does East Richmond Road over Stoney Run carry?

About 3,398 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is East Richmond Road over Stoney Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns East Richmond Road over Stoney Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.