7th Street over Route 33 (leigh Street)
FairRichmond city, Virginia · .19 Marshall .07 Jackson · Structure no. 000000000021374
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 103 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,630
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
7th Street over Route 33 (leigh Street) is a prestressed concrete slab carrying 7th Street over Route 33 (leigh Street) in Richmond city, Virginia. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 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 2,630 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,840 by 2042. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 65 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 | 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 7th Street over Route 33 (leigh Street) built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is 7th 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 7th Street over Route 33 (leigh Street) carry?
About 2,630 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is 7th 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 65 ft wide.
Who owns 7th Street over Route 33 (leigh Street)?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.