US Bridges

Bellevue Avenue over Route I-95

PoorPosted for load

Richmond city, Virginia · .03FRBRYAN Pk &.23 to 161 · Structure no. 000000000021280

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
193 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,898
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bellevue Avenue over Route I-95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bellevue Avenue over Route I-95 in Richmond city, Virginia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,898 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,116 by 2045. The structure is 193 ft (58.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBellevue Avenue
CrossesRoute I-95
Location.03FRBRYAN Pk &.23 to 161
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRichmond city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.59016, -77.46963
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length193 ft (58.7 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,898 (2022)
Projected traffic2,116 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$70 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bellevue Avenue over Route I-95 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bellevue Avenue over Route I-95 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Bellevue Avenue over Route I-95 carry?

About 1,898 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Bellevue Avenue over Route I-95?

The structure is 193 ft (58.7 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Bellevue Avenue over Route I-95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.