US Bridges

2nd Street over Route 195 Expressway

Fair

Richmond city, Virginia · .01 Byrd ST .06 Canal ST · Structure no. 000000000021341

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
253 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,025
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

2nd Street over Route 195 Expressway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 2nd 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 10,025 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,178 by 2045. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries2nd Street
CrossesRoute 195 Expressway
Location.01 Byrd ST .06 Canal ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRichmond city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.53948, -77.44496
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating48.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,025 (2022)
Projected traffic11,178 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$236 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 2nd Street over Route 195 Expressway built?

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

What condition is 2nd 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 2nd Street over Route 195 Expressway carry?

About 10,025 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 2nd Street over Route 195 Expressway?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns 2nd Street over Route 195 Expressway?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.