US Bridges

Ramp to Semmes Ave over NS Railway

FairPosted for load

Richmond city, Virginia · 0.6 FR E. Byrd Street · Structure no. 000000000030963

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
332 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,803
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp to Semmes Ave over NS Railway is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Ramp to Semmes Ave over NS Railway in Richmond city, Virginia. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 52 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 11,803 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,058 by 2045. The structure is 332 ft (101.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp to Semmes Ave
CrossesNS Railway
Location0.6 FR E. Byrd Street
RouteU.S. Route 0
CountyRichmond city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.52839, -77.44585
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length332 ft (101.1 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,803 (2022)
Projected traffic10,058 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp to Semmes Ave over NS Railway built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Ramp to Semmes Ave over NS Railway 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp to Semmes Ave over NS Railway carry?

About 11,803 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ramp to Semmes Ave over NS Railway?

The structure is 332 ft (101.1 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp to Semmes Ave over NS Railway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.