5th Street over Clay Street
FairRichmond city, Virginia · 0019JACKSON 0007MARSHALL · Structure no. 000000000021368
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,875
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
5th Street over Clay Street is a prestressed concrete slab carrying 5th Street over Clay Street in Richmond city, Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 3,875 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,425 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 56 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 5th Street over Clay Street built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is 5th Street over Clay Street 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 5th Street over Clay Street carry?
About 3,875 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is 5th Street over Clay Street?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns 5th Street over Clay Street?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.