US Bridges

Laburnum Avenue over CSX Railway

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · .2 Ch Cty RD .5 Drbytwn R · Structure no. 000000000023716

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
189 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,420
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laburnum Avenue over CSX Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Laburnum Avenue over CSX Railway in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 22,420 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,532 by 2045. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesLaburnum Avenue
CrossesCSX Railway
Location.2 Ch Cty RD .5 Drbytwn R
RouteCounty Highway 75553
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.4982, -77.35019
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.3 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,420 (2022)
Projected traffic30,532 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Laburnum Avenue over CSX Railway built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Laburnum Avenue over CSX Railway 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Laburnum Avenue over CSX Railway carry?

About 22,420 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Laburnum Avenue over CSX Railway?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns Laburnum Avenue over CSX Railway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.