US Bridges

6th Avenue over NS Railway

Good

Hopewell city, Virginia · 0010LAPRADE A00107th Ave · Structure no. 000000000020471

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
232 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,847
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

6th Avenue over NS Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 6th Avenue over NS Railway in Hopewell city, Virginia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,847 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,689 by 2040. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries6th Avenue
CrossesNS Railway
Location0010LAPRADE A00107th Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHopewell city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.29862, -77.29047
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,847 (2020)
Projected traffic11,689 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 6th Avenue over NS Railway built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6th Avenue over NS Railway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does 6th Avenue over NS Railway carry?

About 9,847 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 6th Avenue over NS Railway?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns 6th Avenue over NS Railway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.