US Bridges

Lombardy Street over CSX Railway

PoorPosted for load

Richmond city, Virginia · 0.32 to Brook Road · Structure no. 000000000021380

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
156 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,272
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lombardy Street over CSX Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lombardy Street over CSX Railway in Richmond city, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 3 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 6,272 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,993 by 2045. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLombardy Street
CrossesCSX Railway
Location0.32 to Brook Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRichmond city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.55893, -77.45168
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,272 (2022)
Projected traffic6,993 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$120 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lombardy Street over CSX Railway built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lombardy Street over CSX Railway 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Lombardy Street over CSX Railway carry?

About 6,272 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lombardy Street over CSX Railway?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Lombardy Street over CSX Railway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.