Columbia Street over Broad Rock Creek
PoorPosted for loadRichmond city, Virginia · .06 Dallas Av .03DRAKE ST · Structure no. 000000000021359
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 1988 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Columbia Street over Broad Rock Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Columbia Street over Broad Rock Creek in Richmond city, Virginia. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 12 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Columbia Street over Broad Rock Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is Columbia Street over Broad Rock Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Columbia Street over Broad Rock Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Columbia Street over Broad Rock Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Columbia Street over Broad Rock Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.