Broad Street over CSX Abandoned Spur Line
PoorRichmond city, Virginia · .05 FR 95 & .13 to 360 WB · Structure no. 000000000021575
- Built
- 1909
- 116 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 26,150
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Broad Street over CSX Abandoned Spur Line is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Broad Street over CSX Abandoned Spur Line in Richmond city, Virginia. It was built in 1909, so it is 116 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.
It carries about 26,150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,387 by 2045. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Broad Street over CSX Abandoned Spur Line built?
It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025.
What condition is Broad Street over CSX Abandoned Spur Line 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 Broad Street over CSX Abandoned Spur Line carry?
About 26,150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Broad Street over CSX Abandoned Spur Line?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns Broad Street over CSX Abandoned Spur Line?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.