US Bridges

4th Street over Route 195 Expressway

Fair

Richmond city, Virginia · .01 Byrd ST .06 Canal ST · Structure no. 000000000021345

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
189 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
1990 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

4th Street over Route 195 Expressway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 4th 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,700 by 2042. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries4th Street
CrossesRoute 195 Expressway
Location.01 Byrd ST .06 Canal ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRichmond city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.5384, -77.44318
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating54.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (1990)
Projected traffic3,700 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 4th Street over Route 195 Expressway built?

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

What condition is 4th 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does 4th Street over Route 195 Expressway carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 4th Street over Route 195 Expressway?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns 4th Street over Route 195 Expressway?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.