9th Street over James Rv;railrds &canal@
FairRichmond city, Virginia · 0027147; 01051 & 301 · Structure no. 000000000021411
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 2,906 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,360
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
9th Street over James Rv;railrds &canal@ is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 9th Street over James Rv;railrds &canal@ in Richmond city, Virginia. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 52 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 18,360 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,471 by 2042. The structure is 2,906 ft (885.7 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 9th Street over James Rv;railrds &canal@ built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is 9th Street over James Rv;railrds &canal@ 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does 9th Street over James Rv;railrds &canal@ carry?
About 18,360 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 9th Street over James Rv;railrds &canal@?
The structure is 2,906 ft (885.7 m) long with a longest span of 153 ft (46.6 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.
Who owns 9th Street over James Rv;railrds &canal@?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.