US Bridges

Leigh Street over Rtes 95 & 360 & CSX Rwy

Fair

Richmond city, Virginia · .00 FR 12 ST .49 to Mosby · Structure no. 000000000021405

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel Continuous
Length
2,151 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
10,110
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leigh Street over Rtes 95 & 360 & CSX Rwy is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Leigh Street over Rtes 95 & 360 & CSX Rwy 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 10,110 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,273 by 2042. The structure is 2,151 ft (655.6 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLeigh Street
CrossesRtes 95 & 360 & CSX Rwy
Location.00 FR 12 ST .49 to Mosby
RouteState Highway 33
CountyRichmond city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.54219, -77.42849
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionDecember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.9 US tons
Inventory rating45.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length2,151 ft (655.6 m)
Longest span282 ft (86 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.9 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,110 (2022)
Projected traffic11,273 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 SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Leigh Street over Rtes 95 & 360 & CSX Rwy built?

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

What condition is Leigh Street over Rtes 95 & 360 & CSX Rwy 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Leigh Street over Rtes 95 & 360 & CSX Rwy carry?

About 10,110 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Leigh Street over Rtes 95 & 360 & CSX Rwy?

The structure is 2,151 ft (655.6 m) long with a longest span of 282 ft (86 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns Leigh Street over Rtes 95 & 360 & CSX Rwy?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.