US Bridges

1st Street over CSX Transp RR & Bacon ST

Fair

Richmond city, Virginia · 0.18 to Fritz Street · Structure no. 000000000027616

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
858 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
2,463
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

1st Street over CSX Transp RR & Bacon ST is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 1st Street over CSX Transp RR & Bacon ST in Richmond city, Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 5 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 2,463 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,746 by 2045. The structure is 858 ft (261.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries1st Street
CrossesCSX Transp RR & Bacon ST
Location0.18 to Fritz Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRichmond city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.55446, -77.43227
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length858 ft (261.5 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,463 (2022)
Projected traffic2,746 by 2045
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 1st Street over CSX Transp RR & Bacon ST built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1st Street over CSX Transp RR & Bacon ST 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 1st Street over CSX Transp RR & Bacon ST carry?

About 2,463 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 1st Street over CSX Transp RR & Bacon ST?

The structure is 858 ft (261.5 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns 1st Street over CSX Transp RR & Bacon ST?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.