Cary Street over Rt 195 & CSX Transp
PoorPosted for loadRichmond city, Virginia · 0.36 FR 197 & 0.79 to 161 · Structure no. 000000000021519
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 415 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,464
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cary Street over Rt 195 & CSX Transp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cary Street over Rt 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 13,464 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,012 by 2045. The structure is 415 ft (126.6 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cary Street over Rt 195 & CSX Transp built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cary Street over Rt 195 & CSX Transp in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Cary Street over Rt 195 & CSX Transp carry?
About 13,464 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Cary Street over Rt 195 & CSX Transp?
The structure is 415 ft (126.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns Cary Street over Rt 195 & CSX Transp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.