Grove Avenue over Rt 195 & CSX Transp
PoorPosted for loadRichmond city, Virginia · .25 FR 197 & 0.11 to 7629 · Structure no. 000000000021310
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 270 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,312
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Grove Avenue over Rt 195 & CSX Transp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grove Avenue over Rt 195 & CSX Transp in Richmond city, Virginia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10,312 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,498 by 2045. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Grove Avenue over Rt 195 & CSX Transp built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Grove Avenue over Rt 195 & CSX Transp 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Grove Avenue over Rt 195 & CSX Transp carry?
About 10,312 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Grove Avenue over Rt 195 & CSX Transp?
The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns Grove Avenue over Rt 195 & CSX Transp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.