US Bridges

Powhite Pky Ramp S over RTE I-195 Nbl & Ramp E

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · .11 76 Ebl .10 147 · Structure no. 000000000021467

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
275 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
35,574
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Powhite Pky Ramp S over RTE I-195 Nbl & Ramp E is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Powhite Pky Ramp S over RTE I-195 Nbl & Ramp E in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 35,574 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,700 by 2042. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPowhite Pky Ramp S
CrossesRTE I-195 Nbl & Ramp E
Location.11 76 Ebl .10 147
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.55452, -77.48974
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,574 (2018)
Projected traffic3,700 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
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 Powhite Pky Ramp S over RTE I-195 Nbl & Ramp E built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Powhite Pky Ramp S over RTE I-195 Nbl & Ramp E 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Powhite Pky Ramp S over RTE I-195 Nbl & Ramp E carry?

About 35,574 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Powhite Pky Ramp S over RTE I-195 Nbl & Ramp E?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Powhite Pky Ramp S over RTE I-195 Nbl & Ramp E?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.