US Bridges

Browns Island Way over Kanawha Canal

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Richmond city, Virginia · .04 FR S 2nd Street · Structure no. 000000000030114

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,720
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Browns Island Way over Kanawha Canal is a concrete frame carrying Browns Island Way over Kanawha Canal in Richmond city, Virginia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,720 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,891 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesBrowns Island Way
CrossesKanawha Canal
Location.04 FR S 2nd Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRichmond city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.53575, -77.44759
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating55.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,720 (2014)
Projected traffic1,891 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Browns Island Way over Kanawha Canal built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Browns Island Way over Kanawha 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Browns Island Way over Kanawha Canal carry?

About 1,720 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Browns Island Way over Kanawha Canal?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Browns Island Way over Kanawha Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.