FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MECHANICSVILLE TPK

Carrying MECHANICSVILLE TPK over BR CHICKAHOMINY RIVER #2

0.75 FR SPRINGDALE ROAD, Henrico, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
51 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MECHANICSVILLE TPK

The MECHANICSVILLE TPK bridge in Henrico, Virginia carries MECHANICSVILLE TPK over BR CHICKAHOMINY RIVER #2. It was built in 2014, making it 12 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 1 section, stretching 26.2 meters (86 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 28,344 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. 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 MECHANICSVILLE TPK compares

▲ 4.8
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Top 37%
Higher load rating than 63% of Virginia bridges
352
Bridges in Henrico · 6 in Poor condition
MECHANICSVILLE TPK 50.8 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
85.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
50.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2014
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
26.2 m (86 ft)
Deck Width
34.3 m (113 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
28,344 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000028898

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MECHANICSVILLE TPK 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 MECHANICSVILLE TPK 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 MECHANICSVILLE TPK?

MECHANICSVILLE TPK in Henrico, Virginia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MECHANICSVILLE TPK inspected?

MECHANICSVILLE TPK'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 28,344 vehicles per day.

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

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

What is the inventory load rating for MECHANICSVILLE TPK?

MECHANICSVILLE TPK has an NBI inventory load rating of 50.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MECHANICSVILLE TPK?

MECHANICSVILLE TPK is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is MECHANICSVILLE TPK and does age affect safety?

MECHANICSVILLE TPK was built in 2014, making it 12 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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