US Bridges

RTE 33 (250) Broad over Route I-195 & CSX Transp

Fair

Richmond city, Virginia · .06 Hamilton .10 Thompson · Structure no. 000000000021402

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,583
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 33 (250) Broad over Route I-195 & CSX Transp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 33 (250) Broad over Route I-195 & CSX Transp 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 25,583 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,525 by 2042. The structure is 190 ft (58 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 33 (250) Broad
CrossesRoute I-195 & CSX Transp
Location.06 Hamilton .10 Thompson
RouteU.S. Route 33
CountyRichmond city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.56906, -77.47832
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 rating52 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length190 ft (58 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,583 (2022)
Projected traffic28,525 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 33 (250) Broad over Route I-195 & CSX Transp built?

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

What condition is RTE 33 (250) Broad over Route I-195 & CSX Transp 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 RTE 33 (250) Broad over Route I-195 & CSX Transp carry?

About 25,583 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 33 (250) Broad over Route I-195 & CSX Transp?

The structure is 190 ft (58 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 33 (250) Broad over Route I-195 & CSX Transp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.