US Bridges

Laburnum Avenue over CSX Railway

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · 0.20 to Carolina Avenue · Structure no. 000000000009635

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,920
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laburnum Avenue over CSX Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Laburnum Avenue over CSX Railway in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 25,920 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,911 by 2045. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLaburnum Avenue
CrossesCSX Railway
Location0.20 to Carolina Avenue
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.58485, -77.41173
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,920 (2022)
Projected traffic32,911 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$768 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Laburnum Avenue over CSX Railway built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Laburnum Avenue over CSX Railway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Laburnum Avenue over CSX Railway carry?

About 25,920 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Laburnum Avenue over CSX Railway?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Laburnum Avenue over CSX Railway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.