9th Street over Route 195 Downtown Expwy
FairRichmond city, Virginia · 0.07 to Canal Street · Structure no. 000000000021413
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 161 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,088
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
9th Street over Route 195 Downtown Expwy is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 9th Street over Route 195 Downtown Expwy 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 6 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 9,088 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,133 by 2042. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 138 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 9th Street over Route 195 Downtown Expwy built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is 9th Street over Route 195 Downtown Expwy 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does 9th Street over Route 195 Downtown Expwy carry?
About 9,088 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is 9th Street over Route 195 Downtown Expwy?
The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 138 ft wide.
Who owns 9th Street over Route 195 Downtown Expwy?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.