US Bridges

Idlewood Ave over RTE-195 & Ramp W

Fair

Richmond city, Virginia · .07FR Mccloy ST &.30TO161 · Structure no. 000000000021314

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
500 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
6,171
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Idlewood Ave over RTE-195 & Ramp W is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Idlewood Ave over RTE-195 & Ramp W 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 6,171 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,010 by 2042. The structure is 500 ft (152.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIdlewood Ave
CrossesRTE-195 & Ramp W
Location.07FR Mccloy ST &.30TO161
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRichmond city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.55123, -77.48311
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length500 ft (152.5 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,171 (2022)
Projected traffic9,010 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$995 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Idlewood Ave over RTE-195 & Ramp W built?

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

What condition is Idlewood Ave over RTE-195 & Ramp W 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Idlewood Ave over RTE-195 & Ramp W carry?

About 6,171 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Idlewood Ave over RTE-195 & Ramp W?

The structure is 500 ft (152.5 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Idlewood Ave over RTE-195 & Ramp W?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.