US Bridges

Meadow Street over RTE 195 Dwntn Expwy

Poor

Richmond city, Virginia · .03 FR Grl & .08 T0 147 · Structure no. 000000000021306

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
153 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,275
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meadow Street over RTE 195 Dwntn Expwy is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meadow Street over RTE 195 Dwntn 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 4,275 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,767 by 2045. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMeadow Street
CrossesRTE 195 Dwntn Expwy
Location.03 FR Grl & .08 T0 147
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRichmond city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.54674, -77.46722
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width92 ft (28.1 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,275 (2022)
Projected traffic4,767 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$175 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Meadow Street over RTE 195 Dwntn Expwy built?

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

What condition is Meadow Street over RTE 195 Dwntn Expwy in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Meadow Street over RTE 195 Dwntn Expwy carry?

About 4,275 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Meadow Street over RTE 195 Dwntn Expwy?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Meadow Street over RTE 195 Dwntn Expwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.