US Bridges

Belvidere Street over 2nd;JAMES Rv;ns;csx;ramp

Fair

Richmond city, Virginia · 0058 60 0092 147 Ebl · Structure no. 000000000021390

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Segmental Box Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
3,760 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
34,401
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belvidere Street over 2nd;JAMES Rv;ns;csx;ramp is a prestressed concrete continuous segmental box girder carrying Belvidere Street over 2nd;JAMES Rv;ns;csx;ramp in Richmond city, Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 34,401 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,357 by 2045. The structure is 3,760 ft (1,146 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBelvidere Street
Crosses2nd;JAMES Rv;ns;csx;ramp
Location0058 60 0092 147 Ebl
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyRichmond city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.52575, -77.45225
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSegmental Box Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length3,760 ft (1,146 m)
Longest span302 ft (92 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.7 m)
Roadway width97 ft (29.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,401 (2022)
Projected traffic38,357 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Belvidere Street over 2nd;JAMES Rv;ns;csx;ramp built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Belvidere Street over 2nd;JAMES Rv;ns;csx;ramp 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Belvidere Street over 2nd;JAMES Rv;ns;csx;ramp carry?

About 34,401 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Belvidere Street over 2nd;JAMES Rv;ns;csx;ramp?

The structure is 3,760 ft (1,146 m) long with a longest span of 302 ft (92 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns Belvidere Street over 2nd;JAMES Rv;ns;csx;ramp?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.