US Bridges

S. Robinson Street over RTE 195 (dwntwn Expwy)

Fair

Richmond city, Virginia · .02FR Gryld & .02TO Idlwd · Structure no. 000000000021304

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
206 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,141
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Robinson Street over RTE 195 (dwntwn Expwy) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S. Robinson Street over RTE 195 (dwntwn Expwy) 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 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 4,141 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,617 by 2042. The structure is 206 ft (62.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS. Robinson Street
CrossesRTE 195 (dwntwn Expwy)
Location.02FR Gryld & .02TO Idlwd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRichmond city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.54777, -77.47491
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.2 US tons
Inventory rating62.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length206 ft (62.9 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,141 (2022)
Projected traffic4,617 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S. Robinson Street over RTE 195 (dwntwn Expwy) built?

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

What condition is S. Robinson Street over RTE 195 (dwntwn Expwy) 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 S. Robinson Street over RTE 195 (dwntwn Expwy) carry?

About 4,141 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S. Robinson Street over RTE 195 (dwntwn Expwy)?

The structure is 206 ft (62.9 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns S. Robinson Street over RTE 195 (dwntwn Expwy)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.