US Bridges

7th Street over I-95; Loop-J & Ramp-B

Fair

Richmond city, Virginia · 0.11FRJACKSON0.38HOSPITAL · Structure no. 000000000021289

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
251 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

7th Street over I-95; Loop-J & Ramp-B is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 7th Street over I-95; Loop-J & Ramp-B 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 2,750 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,016 by 2045. The structure is 251 ft (76.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries7th Street
CrossesI-95; Loop-J & Ramp-B
Location0.11FRJACKSON0.38HOSPITAL
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRichmond city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.54693, -77.43085
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.8 US tons
Inventory rating62.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length251 ft (76.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,750 (2022)
Projected traffic4,016 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$965 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 7th Street over I-95; Loop-J & Ramp-B built?

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

What condition is 7th Street over I-95; Loop-J & Ramp-B 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 7th Street over I-95; Loop-J & Ramp-B carry?

About 2,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 7th Street over I-95; Loop-J & Ramp-B?

The structure is 251 ft (76.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns 7th Street over I-95; Loop-J & Ramp-B?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.