EBL POWHITE PARKWY
Carrying EBL POWHITE PARKWY over JAMES RV & CSX RAILWAY
.56 FOR HL AV .66 146 NBL, Henrico, Virginia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: EBL POWHITE PARKWY
The EBL POWHITE PARKWY bridge in Henrico, Virginia carries EBL POWHITE PARKWY over JAMES RV & CSX RAILWAY. It was built in 1972, making it 54 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 18 sections, stretching 600.8 meters (1971 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 42,730 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by Local Toll Authority.
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. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 50.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How EBL POWHITE PARKWY compares
Live comparison across Virginia.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1972
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 18
- Structure Length
- 600.8 m (1971 ft)
- Deck Width
- 21.9 m (72 ft)
- Owner
- Local Toll Authority
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 42,730 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000021463
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) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether EBL POWHITE PARKWY 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 EBL POWHITE PARKWY 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 EBL POWHITE PARKWY?
EBL POWHITE PARKWY 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 EBL POWHITE PARKWY inspected?
EBL POWHITE PARKWY'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 42,730 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. EBL POWHITE PARKWY 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 EBL POWHITE PARKWY?
EBL POWHITE PARKWY has an NBI inventory load rating of 50.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining EBL POWHITE PARKWY?
EBL POWHITE PARKWY is owned and maintained by Local Toll Authority.
How old is EBL POWHITE PARKWY and does age affect safety?
EBL POWHITE PARKWY was built in 1972, making it 54 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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