STAPLES MILL ROAD
Carrying STAPLES MILL ROAD over JORDANS BRANCH
.31 Beth Rd & .46 RIC NCL, Henrico, Virginia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: STAPLES MILL ROAD
The STAPLES MILL ROAD bridge in Henrico, Virginia carries STAPLES MILL ROAD over JORDANS BRANCH. It was built in 1953, making it 73 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 13.6 meters (45 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 20,824 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 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, 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 31.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How STAPLES MILL ROAD 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
- 1953
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 13.6 m (45 ft)
- Deck Width
- 32.6 m (107 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 20,824 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000009735
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, 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 STAPLES MILL ROAD 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 STAPLES MILL 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 STAPLES MILL ROAD?
STAPLES MILL ROAD in Henrico, Virginia has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is STAPLES MILL ROAD inspected?
STAPLES MILL 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 20,824 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. STAPLES MILL ROAD 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 STAPLES MILL ROAD?
STAPLES MILL ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 31.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining STAPLES MILL ROAD?
STAPLES MILL ROAD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is STAPLES MILL ROAD and does age affect safety?
STAPLES MILL ROAD was built in 1953, making it 73 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.
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