WESTOVER HILLS BLV
Carrying WESTOVER HILLS BLV over JAMES RV;NS RWY;CSX RWY
.25 NEW KENT .78 SHIRLEY, Richmond city, Virginia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: WESTOVER HILLS BLV
The WESTOVER HILLS BLV bridge in Richmond city, Virginia carries WESTOVER HILLS BLV over JAMES RV;NS RWY;CSX RWY. It was built in 1924, making it 102 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 11 sections, stretching 619.4 meters (2032 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 9,040 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by Local Toll Authority.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 3.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How WESTOVER HILLS BLV 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
- 1924
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 11
- Structure Length
- 619.4 m (2032 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.5 m (28 ft)
- Owner
- Local Toll Authority
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 9,040 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000021528
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WESTOVER HILLS BLV 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 WESTOVER HILLS BLV against other structures in Richmond city 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 WESTOVER HILLS BLV?
WESTOVER HILLS BLV in Richmond city, Virginia has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is WESTOVER HILLS BLV inspected?
WESTOVER HILLS BLV'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 9,040 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WESTOVER HILLS BLV 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 WESTOVER HILLS BLV?
WESTOVER HILLS BLV has an NBI inventory load rating of 3.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining WESTOVER HILLS BLV?
WESTOVER HILLS BLV is owned and maintained by Local Toll Authority.
How old is WESTOVER HILLS BLV and does age affect safety?
WESTOVER HILLS BLV was built in 1924, making it 102 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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