US Bridges

Randolph Street over Route 195 Expressway

Fair

Richmond city, Virginia · .02 Grayland .04 Parkwood · Structure no. 000000000021331

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
194 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
1990 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Randolph Street over Route 195 Expressway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Randolph Street over Route 195 Expressway 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2042. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRandolph Street
CrossesRoute 195 Expressway
Location.02 Grayland .04 Parkwood
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.54385, -77.45937
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating64.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (1990)
Projected traffic2,600 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

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 Randolph Street over Route 195 Expressway built?

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

What condition is Randolph Street over Route 195 Expressway 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Randolph Street over Route 195 Expressway carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Randolph Street over Route 195 Expressway?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Randolph Street over Route 195 Expressway?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.