US Bridges

South Boulevard over RTE 195 Dwntn Expwy

Fair

Richmond city, Virginia · .28FR 7530 & 0.01 to 7562 · Structure no. 000000000021529

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
201 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,657
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Boulevard over RTE 195 Dwntn Expwy is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Boulevard over RTE 195 Dwntn Expwy in Richmond city, Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 8,657 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,653 by 2042. The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth Boulevard
CrossesRTE 195 Dwntn Expwy
Location.28FR 7530 & 0.01 to 7562
RouteState Highway 161
CountyRichmond city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.54858, -77.4778
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length201 ft (61.4 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,657 (2022)
Projected traffic9,653 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was South Boulevard over RTE 195 Dwntn Expwy built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Boulevard over RTE 195 Dwntn 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does South Boulevard over RTE 195 Dwntn Expwy carry?

About 8,657 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is South Boulevard over RTE 195 Dwntn Expwy?

The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns South Boulevard over RTE 195 Dwntn Expwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.