US Bridges

Hopkins Road over Abandoned RR Line

Fair

Richmond city, Virginia · 0.06 to Holly Spring Ave · Structure no. 000000000021272

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,210
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hopkins Road over Abandoned RR Line is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hopkins Road over Abandoned RR Line in Richmond city, 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 9,210 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,269 by 2042. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHopkins Road
CrossesAbandoned RR Line
Location0.06 to Holly Spring Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRichmond city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.49949, -77.45839
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
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 inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.8 US tons
Inventory rating68.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,210 (2022)
Projected traffic10,269 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Hopkins Road over Abandoned RR Line built?

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

What condition is Hopkins Road over Abandoned RR Line 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 2023.

How much traffic does Hopkins Road over Abandoned RR Line carry?

About 9,210 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Hopkins Road over Abandoned RR Line?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Hopkins Road over Abandoned RR Line?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.