US Bridges

Sheppard Street over 195 Expess & 146

Fair

Richmond city, Virginia · 0.20 FR 161 & 0.20 to 147 · Structure no. 000000000021302

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
277 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sheppard Street over 195 Expess & 146 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sheppard Street over 195 Expess & 146 in Richmond city, Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2042. The structure is 277 ft (84.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSheppard Street
Crosses195 Expess & 146
Location0.20 FR 161 & 0.20 to 147
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRichmond city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.54924, -77.48026
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length277 ft (84.3 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.6 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2012)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$852 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sheppard Street over 195 Expess & 146 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sheppard Street over 195 Expess & 146 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Sheppard Street over 195 Expess & 146 carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sheppard Street over 195 Expess & 146?

The structure is 277 ft (84.3 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Sheppard Street over 195 Expess & 146?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.