US Bridges

Interstate 64 / 95 over Route 161 (boulevard)

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · 2.24 FR 1 & 0.48 to 64 · Structure no. 000000000021453

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
144 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
159,615
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 64 / 95 over Route 161 (boulevard) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 64 / 95 over Route 161 (boulevard) in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 67 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 6 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 159,615 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 177,971 by 2045. The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesInterstate 64 / 95
CrossesRoute 161 (boulevard)
Location2.24 FR 1 & 0.48 to 64
RouteInterstate 95
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.57587, -77.46264
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.8 m)
Longest span69 ft (21.1 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.1 m)
Roadway width103 ft (31.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic159,615 (2022)
Projected traffic177,971 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$956 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 64 / 95 over Route 161 (boulevard) built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Interstate 64 / 95 over Route 161 (boulevard) 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 64 / 95 over Route 161 (boulevard) carry?

About 159,615 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 64 / 95 over Route 161 (boulevard)?

The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21.1 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 64 / 95 over Route 161 (boulevard)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.