US Bridges

Harrison Street over Route 195 Expressway

Fair

Richmond city, Virginia · .02 Grayland .04 Parkwood · Structure no. 000000000021333

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
204 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,500
1990 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Harrison Street over Route 195 Expressway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harrison 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,900 by 2042. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHarrison Street
CrossesRoute 195 Expressway
Location.02 Grayland .04 Parkwood
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRichmond city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.54288, -77.45677
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (1990)
Projected traffic13,900 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$628 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Harrison Street over Route 195 Expressway built?

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

What condition is Harrison 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 Harrison Street over Route 195 Expressway carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Harrison Street over Route 195 Expressway?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Harrison Street over Route 195 Expressway?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.