US Bridges

Westwood Ave Ramp over CSX Railway @

Fair

Richmond city, Virginia · .70 Wcl Rich .02 Westw Av · Structure no. 000000000021568

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
263 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,258
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westwood Ave Ramp over CSX Railway @ is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Westwood Ave Ramp over CSX Railway @ 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 3,258 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,758 by 2045. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWestwood Ave Ramp
CrossesCSX Railway @
Location.70 Wcl Rich .02 Westw Av
RouteCity Street 197
CountyRichmond city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.57799, -77.47333
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating55.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,258 (2022)
Projected traffic4,758 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Westwood Ave Ramp over CSX Railway @ built?

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

What condition is Westwood Ave Ramp over CSX Railway @ 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 Ave Ramp over CSX Railway @ carry?

About 3,258 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Westwood Ave Ramp over CSX Railway @?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Westwood Ave Ramp over CSX Railway @?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.