5th Street over Route 33 (leigh Street)
FairRichmond city, Virginia · .07 Jackson .19 Marshall · Structure no. 000000000021370
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 103 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,313
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
5th Street over Route 33 (leigh Street) is a prestressed concrete slab carrying 5th Street over Route 33 (leigh 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 4,313 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,297 by 2042. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 63 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 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 33 (leigh Street) built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is 5th Street over Route 33 (leigh 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does 5th Street over Route 33 (leigh Street) carry?
About 4,313 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is 5th Street over Route 33 (leigh Street)?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns 5th Street over Route 33 (leigh Street)?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.