US Bridges

Forest Hill Avenue over Reedy Creek

Fair

Richmond city, Virginia · 0.01 to Dunston Avenue · Structure no. 000000000021415

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
96 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,991
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forest Hill Avenue over Reedy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Forest Hill Avenue over Reedy Creek in Richmond city, Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 21,991 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,520 by 2042. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesForest Hill Avenue
CrossesReedy Creek
Location0.01 to Dunston Avenue
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyRichmond city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.51577, -77.4722
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,991 (2022)
Projected traffic24,520 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$575 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Forest Hill Avenue over Reedy Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forest Hill Avenue over Reedy 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Forest Hill Avenue over Reedy Creek carry?

About 21,991 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Forest Hill Avenue over Reedy Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Forest Hill Avenue over Reedy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.