5th Street over CSX Railrd & Valley RD
FairRichmond city, Virginia · 0.06 Hospital 0.30 4th ST · Structure no. 000000000025522
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 1,072 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,088
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
5th Street over CSX Railrd & Valley RD is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 5th Street over CSX Railrd & Valley RD in Richmond city, Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 4,088 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,936 by 2045. The structure is 1,072 ft (326.7 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 5th Street over CSX Railrd & Valley RD built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is 5th Street over CSX Railrd & Valley RD 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does 5th Street over CSX Railrd & Valley RD carry?
About 4,088 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is 5th Street over CSX Railrd & Valley RD?
The structure is 1,072 ft (326.7 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns 5th Street over CSX Railrd & Valley RD?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.