US Bridges

7th Street over Route 195 Expressway

Fair

Richmond city, Virginia · .01 Byrd ST .06 Canal ST · Structure no. 000000000021349

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
143 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,100
1990 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

7th Street over Route 195 Expressway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 7th 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 5 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 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,100 by 2042. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries7th Street
CrossesRoute 195 Expressway
Location.01 Byrd ST .06 Canal ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRichmond city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.53683, -77.44043
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (1990)
Projected traffic11,100 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$460 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 7th Street over Route 195 Expressway built?

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

What condition is 7th 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 7th Street over Route 195 Expressway carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 7th Street over Route 195 Expressway?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns 7th Street over Route 195 Expressway?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.