Ramp to 9th Street over NS Railway
FairPosted for loadRichmond city, Virginia · 0.6 FR E. Byrd Street · Structure no. 000000000030964
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 631 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,180
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ramp to 9th Street over NS Railway is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Ramp to 9th Street 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 9,180 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,058 by 2045. The structure is 631 ft (192.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ramp to 9th Street 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 9th Street 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 9th Street over NS Railway carry?
About 9,180 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Ramp to 9th Street over NS Railway?
The structure is 631 ft (192.2 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (27.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Ramp to 9th Street over NS Railway?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.