US Bridges

Forest Hill Avenue over CSX Railway

Fair

Richmond city, Virginia · 0.07 to Dorchester Road · Structure no. 000000000021275

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
203 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,403
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forest Hill Avenue over CSX Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Forest Hill Avenue over CSX Railway in Richmond city, Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 17,403 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,790 by 2045. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesForest Hill Avenue
CrossesCSX Railway
Location0.07 to Dorchester Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRichmond city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.52535, -77.49648
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating83.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,403 (2022)
Projected traffic23,790 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Forest Hill Avenue over CSX Railway built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forest Hill 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Forest Hill Avenue over CSX Railway carry?

About 17,403 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Forest Hill Avenue over CSX Railway?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Forest Hill Avenue over CSX Railway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.