US Bridges

Route I-195 Nbl over Bellevue Ave.

Poor

Henrico County, Virginia · .26 FR 64 EB & .22TO95NBL · Structure no. 000000000021548

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,406
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route I-195 Nbl over Bellevue Ave. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route I-195 Nbl over Bellevue Ave. in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 26,406 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,497 by 2042. The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute I-195 Nbl
CrossesBellevue Ave.
Location.26 FR 64 EB & .22TO95NBL
RouteInterstate 195
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.59008, -77.46848
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length115 ft (34.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,406 (2022)
Projected traffic35,497 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
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 Route I-195 Nbl over Bellevue Ave. built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route I-195 Nbl over Bellevue Ave. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Route I-195 Nbl over Bellevue Ave. carry?

About 26,406 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route I-195 Nbl over Bellevue Ave.?

The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Route I-195 Nbl over Bellevue Ave.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.