Canal Street over Vcu Ramp FR Parking Deck
FairRichmond city, Virginia · .03 1(301) .05 Jefferson · Structure no. 000000000021339
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 118 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,233
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- Other State Agency
About this bridge
Canal Street over Vcu Ramp FR Parking Deck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Canal Street over Vcu Ramp FR Parking Deck 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 2,233 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,490 by 2042. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Canal Street over Vcu Ramp FR Parking Deck built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Canal Street over Vcu Ramp FR Parking Deck 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Canal Street over Vcu Ramp FR Parking Deck carry?
About 2,233 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Canal Street over Vcu Ramp FR Parking Deck?
The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Canal Street over Vcu Ramp FR Parking Deck?
It is owned by the Other State Agency and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.