US Bridges

German School Road over Reedy Creek

Good

Richmond city, Virginia · .10 FR 60 .24 Westov Vill · Structure no. 000000000027847

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,204
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

German School Road over Reedy Creek is a concrete frame carrying German School Road over Reedy Creek in Richmond city, Virginia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 6,204 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,917 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 128 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGerman School Road
CrossesReedy Creek
Location.10 FR 60 .24 Westov Vill
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRichmond city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.50654, -77.50486
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width128 ft (39 m)
Roadway width126 ft (38.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,204 (2022)
Projected traffic6,917 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 German School Road over Reedy Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is German School Road over Reedy 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does German School Road over Reedy Creek carry?

About 6,204 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is German School Road over Reedy Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.

Who owns German School Road over Reedy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.