US Bridges

Sbl Belvidere ST over Brook Road & CSX Railway

Fair

Richmond city, Virginia · 0.13 to Chamberlayne Pkwy · Structure no. 000000000021386

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
462 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
16,882
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sbl Belvidere ST over Brook Road & CSX Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sbl Belvidere ST over Brook Road & CSX Railway in Richmond city, Virginia. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 67 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 16,882 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,648 by 2045. The structure is 462 ft (140.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSbl Belvidere ST
CrossesBrook Road & CSX Railway
Location0.13 to Chamberlayne Pkwy
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyRichmond city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.55375, -77.44289
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating42.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 20
Structure length462 ft (140.8 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,882 (2022)
Projected traffic24,648 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$846 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sbl Belvidere ST over Brook Road & CSX Railway built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Sbl Belvidere ST over Brook Road & CSX Railway 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Sbl Belvidere ST over Brook Road & CSX Railway carry?

About 16,882 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sbl Belvidere ST over Brook Road & CSX Railway?

The structure is 462 ft (140.8 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Sbl Belvidere ST over Brook Road & CSX Railway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.