Virginia Street over Kanawha Canal
FairRichmond city, Virginia · .1 FR 13th & .1 to 60 Ebl · Structure no. 000000000027717
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 73 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2003 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Virginia Street over Kanawha Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Virginia Street 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 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 700 by 2042. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Virginia Street over Kanawha Canal built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Virginia Street 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 Virginia Street over Kanawha Canal carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2003 count).
How long is Virginia Street over Kanawha Canal?
The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Virginia Street over Kanawha Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.