FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PARHAM ROAD

Carrying PARHAM ROAD over CSX RAILWAY

.25 FR 33 .83 TO WOODMAN, Henrico, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
42 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: PARHAM ROAD

The PARHAM ROAD bridge in Henrico, Virginia carries PARHAM ROAD over CSX RAILWAY. It was built in 1967, making it 59 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1997, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 48.8 meters (160 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 23,729 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 41.9 metric tons.

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

How PARHAM ROAD compares

▼ 4.1
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Top 50%
Higher load rating than 50% of Virginia bridges
352
Bridges in Henrico · 6 in Poor condition
PARHAM ROAD 41.9 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
43.2 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
10.0
Essentiality /15
3.2
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
41.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1967
Last Reconstructed
1997
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
48.8 m (160 ft)
Deck Width
22.6 m (74 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
23,729 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000009634

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.

How to read this record

PARHAM ROAD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare PARHAM ROAD against other structures in Henrico 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 PARHAM ROAD?

PARHAM ROAD in Henrico, Virginia has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is PARHAM ROAD inspected?

PARHAM ROAD'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 23,729 vehicles per day.

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

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

What is the inventory load rating for PARHAM ROAD?

PARHAM ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 41.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining PARHAM ROAD?

PARHAM ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is PARHAM ROAD and does age affect safety?

PARHAM ROAD was built in 1967, making it 59 years old and last reconstructed in 1997.

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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