US Bridges

Douglasdale Road over Route 146

Fair

Richmond city, Virginia · .02 Mccloy ST & .50 161 · Structure no. 000000000021327

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
174 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
1990 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Douglasdale Road over Route 146 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Douglasdale Road over Route 146 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 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,800 by 2042. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDouglasdale Road
CrossesRoute 146
Location.02 Mccloy ST & .50 161
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRichmond city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.54665, -77.48918
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.8 US tons
Inventory rating45.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (1990)
Projected traffic6,800 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
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

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
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 Douglasdale Road over Route 146 built?

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

What condition is Douglasdale Road over Route 146 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Douglasdale Road over Route 146 carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Douglasdale Road over Route 146?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Douglasdale Road over Route 146?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.