RIVER ROAD WEST
Carrying RIVER ROAD WEST over BYRD
1.51 Fr 603 & 1.02 To 608, Goochland, Virginia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: RIVER ROAD WEST
The RIVER ROAD WEST bridge in Goochland, Virginia carries RIVER ROAD WEST over BYRD. It was built in 1963, making it 63 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2001, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 58.3 meters (191 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,863 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 a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 43.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How RIVER ROAD WEST compares
Live comparison across Virginia.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1963
- Last Reconstructed
- 2001
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 58.3 m (191 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.4 m (34 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,863 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000008569
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
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 has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 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 1,863 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 Good 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 43.5 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 1963, making it 63 years old and last reconstructed in 2001.
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.
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