US Bridges

Patterson Avenue over Rte. 195 & CSX Railroad

Fair

Richmond city, Virginia · 0.35 FR 197 & 0.74 to 161 · Structure no. 000000000021399

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
193 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,325
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Patterson Avenue over Rte. 195 & CSX Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Patterson Avenue over Rte. 195 & CSX Railroad 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 9,325 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,397 by 2042. The structure is 193 ft (58.9 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPatterson Avenue
CrossesRte. 195 & CSX Railroad
Location0.35 FR 197 & 0.74 to 161
RouteState Highway 6
CountyRichmond city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.56383, -77.48513
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.
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length193 ft (58.9 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.4 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,325 (2022)
Projected traffic10,397 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Patterson Avenue over Rte. 195 & CSX Railroad built?

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

What condition is Patterson Avenue over Rte. 195 & CSX Railroad 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Patterson Avenue over Rte. 195 & CSX Railroad carry?

About 9,325 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Patterson Avenue over Rte. 195 & CSX Railroad?

The structure is 193 ft (58.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.4 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Patterson Avenue over Rte. 195 & CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.