US Bridges

1st Street over Route I-95 (I-64)

Good

Richmond city, Virginia · .01 E Duval .05 E Baker · Structure no. 000000000021282

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
251 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,231
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

1st Street over Route I-95 (I-64) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 1st Street over Route I-95 (I-64) in Richmond city, Virginia. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2024, 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 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 1,231 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,799 by 2045. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries1st Street
CrossesRoute I-95 (I-64)
Location.01 E Duval .05 E Baker
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.54984, -77.43655
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating69.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length251 ft (76.5 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,231 (2022)
Projected traffic1,799 by 2045
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$275 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 1st Street over Route I-95 (I-64) built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is 1st Street over Route I-95 (I-64) 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 1st Street over Route I-95 (I-64) carry?

About 1,231 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 1st Street over Route I-95 (I-64)?

The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns 1st Street over Route I-95 (I-64)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.