US Bridges

Hermitage Road over Upham Brook

Fair

Richmond city, Virginia · .22 Westbrook .02 Ncl Ric · Structure no. 000000000021532

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,640
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hermitage Road over Upham Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Hermitage Road over Upham Brook in Richmond city, Virginia. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 14,640 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14,993 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHermitage Road
CrossesUpham Brook
Location.22 Westbrook .02 Ncl Ric
RouteState Highway 161
CountyRichmond city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.59854, -77.46667
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,640 (2022)
Projected traffic14,993 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hermitage Road over Upham Brook built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hermitage Road over Upham Brook 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Hermitage Road over Upham Brook carry?

About 14,640 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Hermitage Road over Upham Brook?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Hermitage Road over Upham Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.