US Bridges

Mccloy Street over I-195

Fair

Richmond city, Virginia · .18 to 147 & .03 FR Idlwd · Structure no. 000000000021312

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
187 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
1989 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mccloy Street over I-195 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mccloy Street over I-195 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 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2042. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMccloy Street
CrossesI-195
Location.18 to 147 & .03 FR Idlwd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRichmond city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.55139, -77.48335
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (1989)
Projected traffic1,400 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$282 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mccloy Street over I-195 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mccloy Street over I-195 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 2023.

How much traffic does Mccloy Street over I-195 carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mccloy Street over I-195?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Mccloy Street over I-195?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.