US Bridges

Hull Street over CSX Railway

Fair

Richmond city, Virginia · 0.25 to Graystone Avenue · Structure no. 000000000021578

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,353
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hull Street over CSX Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hull Street over CSX Railway in Richmond city, Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 23,353 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26,039 by 2045. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHull Street
CrossesCSX Railway
Location0.25 to Graystone Avenue
RouteU.S. Route 360
CountyRichmond city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.49894, -77.4786
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating85.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.2 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,353 (2022)
Projected traffic26,039 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Hull Street over CSX Railway built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hull Street 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Hull Street over CSX Railway carry?

About 23,353 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Hull Street over CSX Railway?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns Hull Street over CSX Railway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.