US Bridges

Nbl Downtown Expwy over 12th Street

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · .41 FR 95 & .93 to 1(301) · Structure no. 000000000021540

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,194
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Nbl Downtown Expwy over 12th Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nbl Downtown Expwy over 12th Street 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 14,194 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16,359 by 2045. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNbl Downtown Expwy
Crosses12th Street
Location.41 FR 95 & .93 to 1(301)
RouteState Highway 195
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.53449, -77.43556
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,194 (2022)
Projected traffic16,359 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nbl Downtown Expwy over 12th Street built?

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

What condition is Nbl Downtown Expwy over 12th Street 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 Nbl Downtown Expwy over 12th Street carry?

About 14,194 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Nbl Downtown Expwy over 12th Street?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Nbl Downtown Expwy over 12th Street?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.