US Bridges

Midlothian Turnpik over CSX Railway

Fair

Richmond city, Virginia · 0.11 to Route 161 · Structure no. 000000000021409

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,253
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Midlothian Turnpik over CSX Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Midlothian Turnpik over CSX Railway in Richmond city, Virginia. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 29,253 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,617 by 2045. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMidlothian Turnpik
CrossesCSX Railway
Location0.11 to Route 161
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyRichmond city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.50849, -77.48889
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,253 (2022)
Projected traffic32,617 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$221 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Midlothian Turnpik over CSX Railway built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Midlothian Turnpik over CSX Railway 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Midlothian Turnpik over CSX Railway carry?

About 29,253 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Midlothian Turnpik over CSX Railway?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Midlothian Turnpik over CSX Railway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.