5th Street over Route 195 Expressway
FairRichmond city, Virginia · .01 Byrd ST .06 Canal ST · Structure no. 000000000021347
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 155 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,000
- 1990 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- Local Toll Authority
About this bridge
5th Street over Route 195 Expressway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 5th 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,800 by 2042. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 5th Street over Route 195 Expressway built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is 5th 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 5th Street over Route 195 Expressway carry?
About 4,000 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 5th Street over Route 195 Expressway?
The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns 5th Street over Route 195 Expressway?
It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.