US Bridges

Downtn Exp Ramp Ws over James Rv;rmp SW;17th;CSX

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · .00 Begin Rmp & .25 95SBL · Structure no. 000000000021536

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,325 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
2,035
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Downtn Exp Ramp Ws over James Rv;rmp SW;17th;CSX is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Downtn Exp Ramp Ws over James Rv;rmp SW;17th;CSX 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 2,035 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,971 by 2042. The structure is 1,325 ft (403.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesDowntn Exp Ramp Ws
CrossesJames Rv;rmp SW;17th;CSX
Location.00 Begin Rmp & .25 95SBL
RouteInterstate 195
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.53258, -77.43179
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating57 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans17
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,325 ft (403.9 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,035 (2022)
Projected traffic2,971 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Downtn Exp Ramp Ws over James Rv;rmp SW;17th;CSX built?

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

What condition is Downtn Exp Ramp Ws over James Rv;rmp SW;17th;CSX 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 Ws over James Rv;rmp SW;17th;CSX carry?

About 2,035 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Downtn Exp Ramp Ws over James Rv;rmp SW;17th;CSX?

The structure is 1,325 ft (403.9 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Downtn Exp Ramp Ws over James Rv;rmp SW;17th;CSX?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.