US Bridges

Jennie Scher Road over Gillies Creek

Good

Richmond city, Virginia · .64 FR 60 .21 to E Ric RD · Structure no. 000000000027502

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,600
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jennie Scher Road over Gillies Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jennie Scher Road over Gillies Creek in Richmond city, Virginia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,945 by 2042. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesJennie Scher Road
CrossesGillies Creek
Location.64 FR 60 .21 to E Ric RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRichmond city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.5282, -77.39329
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.1 US tons
Inventory rating74.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2018)
Projected traffic3,945 by 2042
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jennie Scher Road over Gillies Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jennie Scher Road over Gillies Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Jennie Scher Road over Gillies Creek carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Jennie Scher Road over Gillies Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Jennie Scher Road over Gillies Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.