North Boulevard over CSX Railway
PoorPosted for loadRichmond city, Virginia · .46 95 & .54 33(250) · Structure no. 000000000021531
- Built
- 1943
- 82 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 251 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
North Boulevard over CSX Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Boulevard over CSX Railway in Richmond city, Virginia. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 82 years old, older 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 23,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,106 by 2045. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 70 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 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was North Boulevard over CSX Railway built?
It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is North Boulevard over CSX Railway 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does North Boulevard over CSX Railway carry?
About 23,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is North Boulevard over CSX Railway?
The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns North Boulevard over CSX Railway?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.