US Bridges

Broad Street over Route 0095 Ramp E

Fair

Richmond city, Virginia · .22 FR 360 & 1.26 to 1 · Structure no. 000000000021571

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broad Street over Route 0095 Ramp E is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Broad Street over Route 0095 Ramp E in Richmond city, Virginia. It was built in 1958, 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 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 26,150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,387 by 2045. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBroad Street
CrossesRoute 0095 Ramp E
Location.22 FR 360 & 1.26 to 1
RouteU.S. Route 250
CountyRichmond city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.53796, -77.42925
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
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,150 (2022)
Projected traffic32,387 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Broad Street over Route 0095 Ramp E built?

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

What condition is Broad Street over Route 0095 Ramp E 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Broad Street over Route 0095 Ramp E carry?

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

How long is Broad Street over Route 0095 Ramp E?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Broad Street over Route 0095 Ramp E?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.