US Bridges

Downtn Exp Ramp SW over James Rv;streets;csx Rwy

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · .00 95 Nbl & .32 195 Nbl · Structure no. 000000000021508

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,675 ft
20 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
1990 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Downtn Exp Ramp SW over James Rv;streets;csx Rwy is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Downtn Exp Ramp SW over James Rv;streets;csx Rwy in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,067 by 2040. The structure is 1,675 ft (510.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesDowntn Exp Ramp SW
CrossesJames Rv;streets;csx Rwy
Location.00 95 Nbl & .32 195 Nbl
RouteInterstate 95
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.53034, -77.42962
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans20
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,675 ft (510.5 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (1990)
Projected traffic9,067 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$25 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Downtn Exp Ramp SW over James Rv;streets;csx Rwy built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Downtn Exp Ramp SW over James Rv;streets;csx Rwy 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Downtn Exp Ramp SW over James Rv;streets;csx Rwy carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Downtn Exp Ramp SW over James Rv;streets;csx Rwy?

The structure is 1,675 ft (510.5 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Downtn Exp Ramp SW over James Rv;streets;csx Rwy?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.