US Bridges

Downtn Ex Ramp E11 over 12th Street & Ramp 12-W

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · .15 195NBL & .05 Canal ST · Structure no. 000000000021538

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
180 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,563
2018 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Downtn Ex Ramp E11 over 12th Street & Ramp 12-W is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Downtn Ex Ramp E11 over 12th Street & Ramp 12-W in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 16,563 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2042. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDowntn Ex Ramp E11
Crosses12th Street & Ramp 12-W
Location.15 195NBL & .05 Canal ST
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.53459, -77.43541
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,563 (2018)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Downtn Ex Ramp E11 over 12th Street & Ramp 12-W built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Downtn Ex Ramp E11 over 12th Street & Ramp 12-W 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Downtn Ex Ramp E11 over 12th Street & Ramp 12-W carry?

About 16,563 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Downtn Ex Ramp E11 over 12th Street & Ramp 12-W?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Downtn Ex Ramp E11 over 12th Street & Ramp 12-W?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.