US Bridges

Belt Boulevard over Broad Rock Creek

Fair

Richmond city, Virginia · .56 10 & 1.26 1(301) · Structure no. 000000000021525

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,252
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belt Boulevard over Broad Rock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Belt Boulevard over Broad Rock Creek in Richmond city, Virginia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 7,252 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,086 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBelt Boulevard
CrossesBroad Rock Creek
Location.56 10 & 1.26 1(301)
RouteState Highway 161
CountyRichmond city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.48571, -77.46552
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,252 (2022)
Projected traffic8,086 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Belt Boulevard over Broad Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Belt Boulevard over Broad Rock 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 2024.

How much traffic does Belt Boulevard over Broad Rock Creek carry?

About 7,252 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Belt Boulevard over Broad Rock Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Belt Boulevard over Broad Rock Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.