US Bridges

Main Street over NS Railway

Good

Richmond city, Virginia · 062 M to Ecl Richmond · Structure no. 000000000030786

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,907
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over NS Railway is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Main Street over NS Railway in Richmond city, Virginia. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 15,907 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,305 by 2045. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMain Street
CrossesNS Railway
Location062 M to Ecl Richmond
RouteState Highway 5
Coordinates37.52537, -77.41852
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating54.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.9 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,907 (2022)
Projected traffic19,305 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 Main Street over NS Railway built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main Street over NS Railway 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Main Street over NS Railway carry?

About 15,907 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Main Street over NS Railway?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street over NS Railway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.