US Bridges

Westwood Avenue over CSX Rwy & Westwd Ramp@

Fair

Richmond city, Virginia · 0009WCL RICHM0050I 64 Ebl · Structure no. 000000000021566

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
517 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
14,131
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westwood Avenue over CSX Rwy & Westwd Ramp@ is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Westwood Avenue over CSX Rwy & Westwd Ramp@ in Richmond city, Virginia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 14,131 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,756 by 2045. The structure is 517 ft (157.6 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWestwood Avenue
CrossesCSX Rwy & Westwd Ramp@
Location0009WCL RICHM0050I 64 Ebl
RouteState Highway 197
CountyRichmond city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.57806, -77.47336
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length517 ft (157.6 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.9 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,131 (2022)
Projected traffic15,756 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$930 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Westwood Avenue over CSX Rwy & Westwd Ramp@ built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westwood Avenue over CSX Rwy & Westwd Ramp@ 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Westwood Avenue over CSX Rwy & Westwd Ramp@ carry?

About 14,131 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Westwood Avenue over CSX Rwy & Westwd Ramp@?

The structure is 517 ft (157.6 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.9 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Westwood Avenue over CSX Rwy & Westwd Ramp@?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.