US Bridges

Belvidere Street over INTERSTATE-95

Fair

Richmond city, Virginia · 0.08 FR 33 & 0.24 to 7595 · Structure no. 000000000021392

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
154 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
33,764
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belvidere Street over INTERSTATE-95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Belvidere Street over INTERSTATE-95 in Richmond city, Virginia. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 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 33,764 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,202 by 2045. The structure is 154 ft (46.8 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBelvidere Street
CrossesINTERSTATE-95
Location0.08 FR 33 & 0.24 to 7595
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyRichmond city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.55252, -77.44381
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.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.8 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.6 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.2 m)
Roadway width104 ft (31.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,764 (2022)
Projected traffic37,202 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$755 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Belvidere Street over INTERSTATE-95 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Belvidere Street over INTERSTATE-95 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Belvidere Street over INTERSTATE-95 carry?

About 33,764 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Belvidere Street over INTERSTATE-95?

The structure is 154 ft (46.8 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.6 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns Belvidere Street over INTERSTATE-95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.