US Bridges

Hopkins Road over Rt 161 CSX RR Br Rock Ck

Fair

Richmond city, Virginia · 0.10 FR Terminal Ave · Structure no. 000000000024272

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
793 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
9,604
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hopkins Road over Rt 161 CSX RR Br Rock Ck is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hopkins Road over Rt 161 CSX RR Br Rock Ck in Richmond city, Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 9,604 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14,022 by 2045. The structure is 793 ft (241.7 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHopkins Road
CrossesRt 161 CSX RR Br Rock Ck
Location0.10 FR Terminal Ave
RouteCity Street 637
CountyRichmond city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.48404, -77.46619
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length793 ft (241.7 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,604 (2022)
Projected traffic14,022 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hopkins Road over Rt 161 CSX RR Br Rock Ck built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hopkins Road over Rt 161 CSX RR Br Rock Ck 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Hopkins Road over Rt 161 CSX RR Br Rock Ck carry?

About 9,604 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Hopkins Road over Rt 161 CSX RR Br Rock Ck?

The structure is 793 ft (241.7 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Hopkins Road over Rt 161 CSX RR Br Rock Ck?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.