US Bridges

Sbl Downtown Expwy over RTE 195 Nbl & 12th ST

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · 0.0 End Rp Ws 1.19 1(301) · Structure no. 000000000021544

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,714 ft
23 main spans
Daily traffic
13,032
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Sbl Downtown Expwy over RTE 195 Nbl & 12th ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sbl Downtown Expwy over RTE 195 Nbl & 12th ST 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 13,032 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14,531 by 2042. The structure is 1,714 ft (522.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSbl Downtown Expwy
CrossesRTE 195 Nbl & 12th ST
Location0.0 End Rp Ws 1.19 1(301)
RouteState Highway 195
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.53348, -77.43336
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 inspectionOctober 2024
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 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 spans23
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,714 ft (522.4 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,032 (2022)
Projected traffic14,531 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$49 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sbl Downtown Expwy over RTE 195 Nbl & 12th ST built?

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

What condition is Sbl Downtown Expwy over RTE 195 Nbl & 12th ST 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 Sbl Downtown Expwy over RTE 195 Nbl & 12th ST carry?

About 13,032 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sbl Downtown Expwy over RTE 195 Nbl & 12th ST?

The structure is 1,714 ft (522.4 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Sbl Downtown Expwy over RTE 195 Nbl & 12th ST?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.