US Bridges

RTE 161(HERMITAGE) over INTERSTATE-95

Fair

Richmond city, Virginia · .23 Ncl RIC.01 Westbrook · Structure no. 000000000021526

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
194 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,640
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 161(HERMITAGE) over INTERSTATE-95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 161(HERMITAGE) over INTERSTATE-95 in Richmond city, Virginia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 14,640 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14,993 by 2042. The structure is 194 ft (59.2 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 161(HERMITAGE)
CrossesINTERSTATE-95
Location.23 Ncl RIC.01 Westbrook
RouteState Highway 161
CountyRichmond city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.5959, -77.4665
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionNovember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length194 ft (59.2 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.6 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,640 (2022)
Projected traffic14,993 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$400 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 161(HERMITAGE) over INTERSTATE-95 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 161(HERMITAGE) over INTERSTATE-95 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 161(HERMITAGE) over INTERSTATE-95 carry?

About 14,640 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is RTE 161(HERMITAGE) over INTERSTATE-95?

The structure is 194 ft (59.2 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.6 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 161(HERMITAGE) over INTERSTATE-95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.