US Bridges

I-195 over Hamilton Street

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · 0.25 FR 33 & 0.28 to 197 · Structure no. 000000000021554

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
187 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
74,003
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-195 over Hamilton Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-195 over Hamilton 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 5 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 74,003 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 82,513 by 2042. The structure is 187 ft (56.9 m) long and 119 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI-195
CrossesHamilton Street
Location0.25 FR 33 & 0.28 to 197
RouteInterstate 195
Coordinates37.57242, -77.47659
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length187 ft (56.9 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.8 m)
Deck width119 ft (36.4 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74,003 (2022)
Projected traffic82,513 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$350 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-195 over Hamilton Street built?

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

What condition is I-195 over Hamilton 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I-195 over Hamilton Street carry?

About 74,003 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-195 over Hamilton Street?

The structure is 187 ft (56.9 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 119 ft wide.

Who owns I-195 over Hamilton Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.