US Bridges

Haxall Point over Haxall Canal

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Richmond city, Virginia · .07 Dead End 0.01 10th ST · Structure no. 000000000029092

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
733
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Haxall Point over Haxall Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Haxall Point over Haxall Canal in Richmond city, Virginia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 733 vehicles a day, projected to reach 950 by 2042. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesHaxall Point
CrossesHaxall Canal
Location.07 Dead End 0.01 10th ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRichmond city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.53399, -77.43869
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic733 (2007)
Projected traffic950 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$129.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Haxall Point over Haxall Canal built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Haxall Point over Haxall Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Haxall Point over Haxall Canal carry?

About 733 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Haxall Point over Haxall Canal?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Haxall Point over Haxall Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.