US Bridges

Route 0195 over RTE 197 & CSX Transp. RR

Poor

Henrico County, Virginia · .02 Nl Rich & 0.00SL Rich · Structure no. 000000000009880

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,858 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
73,235
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 0195 over RTE 197 & CSX Transp. RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 0195 over RTE 197 & CSX Transp. RR in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 73,235 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 81,657 by 2042. The structure is 1,858 ft (566.3 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 0195
CrossesRTE 197 & CSX Transp. RR
Location.02 Nl Rich & 0.00SL Rich
RouteInterstate 195
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.57633, -77.47714
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans17
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,858 ft (566.3 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.7 m)
Roadway width111 ft (33.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73,235 (2022)
Projected traffic81,657 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 0195 over RTE 197 & CSX Transp. RR built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 0195 over RTE 197 & CSX Transp. RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Route 0195 over RTE 197 & CSX Transp. RR carry?

About 73,235 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 0195 over RTE 197 & CSX Transp. RR?

The structure is 1,858 ft (566.3 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns Route 0195 over RTE 197 & CSX Transp. RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.