US Bridges

Mechanicsville Tpk over INTERSTATE-64 and Cd Rds

Fair

Richmond city, Virginia · 0.20FR Cool LN &0.13TOECL · Structure no. 000000000021576

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
313 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
32,544
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mechanicsville Tpk over INTERSTATE-64 and Cd Rds is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mechanicsville Tpk over INTERSTATE-64 and Cd Rds in Richmond city, Virginia. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 57 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 6 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 32,544 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36,287 by 2042. The structure is 313 ft (95.5 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMechanicsville Tpk
CrossesINTERSTATE-64 and Cd Rds
Location0.20FR Cool LN &0.13TOECL
RouteU.S. Route 360
CountyRichmond city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.55548, -77.41029
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating104.6 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length313 ft (95.5 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.5 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.4 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,544 (2022)
Projected traffic36,287 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure7
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$276 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mechanicsville Tpk over INTERSTATE-64 and Cd Rds built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Mechanicsville Tpk over INTERSTATE-64 and Cd Rds 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Mechanicsville Tpk over INTERSTATE-64 and Cd Rds carry?

About 32,544 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Mechanicsville Tpk over INTERSTATE-64 and Cd Rds?

The structure is 313 ft (95.5 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns Mechanicsville Tpk over INTERSTATE-64 and Cd Rds?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.