US Bridges

Sbl Commerce ST over Ebl Route 60 (semmes Av)

Fair

Richmond city, Virginia · .13 FR Perry Street · Structure no. 000000000021318

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,500
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sbl Commerce ST over Ebl Route 60 (semmes Av) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sbl Commerce ST over Ebl Route 60 (semmes Av) in Richmond city, Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 6 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 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,951 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSbl Commerce ST
CrossesEbl Route 60 (semmes Av)
Location.13 FR Perry Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRichmond city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.52699, -77.44515
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,500 (2019)
Projected traffic17,951 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Sbl Commerce ST over Ebl Route 60 (semmes Av) built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sbl Commerce ST over Ebl Route 60 (semmes Av) 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Sbl Commerce ST over Ebl Route 60 (semmes Av) carry?

About 9,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sbl Commerce ST over Ebl Route 60 (semmes Av)?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Sbl Commerce ST over Ebl Route 60 (semmes Av)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.