FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PATTERSON AVENUE

Carrying PATTERSON AVENUE over DEEP RUN CREEK

.75 GOOCH & .29 PUMP, Henrico, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
43 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: PATTERSON AVENUE

The PATTERSON AVENUE bridge in Henrico, Virginia carries PATTERSON AVENUE over DEEP RUN CREEK. It was built in 1971, making it 55 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 61.9 meters (203 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 22,352 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 43.3 metric tons.

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

How PATTERSON AVENUE compares

▼ 2.7
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Top 48%
Higher load rating than 52% of Virginia bridges
352
Bridges in Henrico · 6 in Poor condition
PATTERSON AVENUE 43.3 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
83.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
10.1
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
43.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1971
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
61.9 m (203 ft)
Deck Width
26.2 m (86 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
22,352 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000009729

Condition Analysis

  • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PATTERSON AVENUE 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 PATTERSON AVENUE 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 PATTERSON AVENUE?

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

How often is PATTERSON AVENUE inspected?

PATTERSON AVENUE'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 22,352 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PATTERSON AVENUE 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 PATTERSON AVENUE?

PATTERSON AVENUE has an NBI inventory load rating of 43.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining PATTERSON AVENUE?

PATTERSON AVENUE is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is PATTERSON AVENUE and does age affect safety?

PATTERSON AVENUE was built in 1971, making it 55 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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