US Bridges

Broad Street over I-95

Good

Richmond city, Virginia · 1.31 FR 1 & .17 to 360 · Structure no. 000000000021569

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
143 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broad Street over I-95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Broad Street over I-95 in Richmond city, Virginia. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2024, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 26,150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,387 by 2045. The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBroad Street
CrossesI-95
Location1.31 FR 1 & .17 to 360
RouteU.S. Route 250
Coordinates37.53763, -77.42867
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating50.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length143 ft (43.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,150 (2022)
Projected traffic32,387 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$600 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Broad Street over I-95 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Broad Street over I-95 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Broad Street over I-95 carry?

About 26,150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Broad Street over I-95?

The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Broad Street over I-95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.