US Bridges

Cherry Street over Route 195 Expressway

Good

Richmond city, Virginia · .08 Idlewood .04 Parkwood · Structure no. 000000000021335

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
150 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
1990 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Cherry Street over Route 195 Expressway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cherry 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,800 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCherry Street
CrossesRoute 195 Expressway
Location.08 Idlewood .04 Parkwood
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.54262, -77.45285
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.3 US tons
Inventory rating58.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (1990)
Projected traffic5,800 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$282 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cherry Street over Route 195 Expressway built?

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

What condition is Cherry Street over Route 195 Expressway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

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

About 3,100 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cherry Street over Route 195 Expressway?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Cherry Street over Route 195 Expressway?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.