US Bridges

4th Street over Route I-95

Good

Richmond city, Virginia · .08 Duval & .25 Hospital · Structure no. 000000000021284

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
177 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,114
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

4th Street over Route I-95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 4th Street over Route I-95 in Richmond city, Virginia. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 56 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 4,114 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,006 by 2045. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries4th Street
CrossesRoute I-95
Location.08 Duval & .25 Hospital
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.54838, -77.43301
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.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.8 US tons
Inventory rating68.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,114 (2022)
Projected traffic6,006 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$325 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 4th Street over Route I-95 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is 4th Street over Route I-95 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 4th Street over Route I-95 carry?

About 4,114 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 4th Street over Route I-95?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns 4th Street over Route I-95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.