US Bridges

Douglasdale Road over Route 76 and CSX Rwy

Fair

Richmond city, Virginia · .02 Rothesay & .10 Mccloy · Structure no. 000000000021297

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
305 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
1990 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Douglasdale Road over Route 76 and CSX Rwy is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Douglasdale Road over Route 76 and CSX Rwy in Richmond city, Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,800 by 2042. The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDouglasdale Road
CrossesRoute 76 and CSX Rwy
Location.02 Rothesay & .10 Mccloy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRichmond city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.54598, -77.49179
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.1 US tons
Inventory rating53.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length305 ft (93 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (1990)
Projected traffic6,800 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
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 Douglasdale Road over Route 76 and CSX Rwy built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Douglasdale Road over Route 76 and CSX Rwy 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Douglasdale Road over Route 76 and CSX Rwy carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Douglasdale Road over Route 76 and CSX Rwy?

The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Douglasdale Road over Route 76 and CSX Rwy?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.