US Bridges

Belvidere Street over Route 195 Expressway

Fair

Richmond city, Virginia · 0.03 FR Idlewood Avenue · Structure no. 000000000021394

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
271 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,055
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Belvidere Street over Route 195 Expressway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Belvidere Street over Route 195 Expressway in Richmond city, Virginia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 30,055 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,511 by 2045. The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBelvidere Street
CrossesRoute 195 Expressway
Location0.03 FR Idlewood Avenue
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyRichmond city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.54194, -77.44905
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.8 US tons
Inventory rating52.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length271 ft (82.6 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.8 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,055 (2022)
Projected traffic33,511 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$708 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Belvidere Street over Route 195 Expressway built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Belvidere Street over Route 195 Expressway 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 2023.

How much traffic does Belvidere Street over Route 195 Expressway carry?

About 30,055 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Belvidere Street over Route 195 Expressway?

The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns Belvidere Street over Route 195 Expressway?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.