14th Street over James River South Div @
PoorRichmond city, Virginia · .07 FR 2nd & .54 to 60 EB · Structure no. 000000000021583
- Built
- 1913
- 112 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 841 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,082
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
14th Street over James River South Div @ is a concrete arch - deck carrying 14th Street over James River South Div @ in Richmond city, Virginia. It was built in 1913, so it is 112 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 17,082 vehicles a day, projected to reach 19,046 by 2045. The structure is 841 ft (256.3 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 14th Street over James River South Div @ built?
It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025.
What condition is 14th Street over James River South Div @ 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does 14th Street over James River South Div @ carry?
About 17,082 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is 14th Street over James River South Div @?
The structure is 841 ft (256.3 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns 14th Street over James River South Div @?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.