US Bridges

14 ST & Turn Lane over Kanawha Canal

Fair

Richmond city, Virginia · .58 FR 4th & .13 to 60EBL · Structure no. 000000000027716

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,082
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

14 ST & Turn Lane over Kanawha Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 14 ST & Turn Lane over Kanawha Canal in Richmond city, Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 17,082 vehicles a day, projected to reach 19,046 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries14 ST & Turn Lane
CrossesKanawha Canal
Location.58 FR 4th & .13 to 60EBL
RouteU.S. Route 360
CountyRichmond city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.53269, -77.43294
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating63.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,082 (2022)
Projected traffic19,046 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 14 ST & Turn Lane over Kanawha Canal built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is 14 ST & Turn Lane over Kanawha Canal 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does 14 ST & Turn Lane over Kanawha Canal carry?

About 17,082 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 14 ST & Turn Lane over Kanawha Canal?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns 14 ST & Turn Lane over Kanawha Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.