FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RIVER ROAD WEST

Carrying RIVER ROAD WEST over DOVER CREEK

0.60 Fr 644 & 1.18 To 676, Goochland, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
90 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RIVER ROAD WEST

The RIVER ROAD WEST bridge in Goochland, Virginia carries RIVER ROAD WEST over DOVER CREEK. It was built in 1961, making it 65 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.3 meters (21 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,394 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 89.8 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How RIVER ROAD WEST compares

▲ 43.8
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Top 4%
Higher load rating than 96% of Virginia bridges
87
Bridges in Goochland · 1 in Poor condition
RIVER ROAD WEST 89.8 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
96.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
12.2
Special reductions
−1.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
89.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1961
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.3 m (21 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
5,394 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000008566

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RIVER ROAD WEST is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare RIVER ROAD WEST against other structures in Goochland and across Virginia. Virginia bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for RIVER ROAD WEST?

RIVER ROAD WEST in Goochland, Virginia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is RIVER ROAD WEST inspected?

RIVER ROAD WEST's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 5,394 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RIVER ROAD WEST is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for RIVER ROAD WEST?

RIVER ROAD WEST has an NBI inventory load rating of 89.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RIVER ROAD WEST?

RIVER ROAD WEST is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is RIVER ROAD WEST and does age affect safety?

RIVER ROAD WEST was built in 1961, making it 65 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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