Midlothian Turnpik over Route 161 Belt Boulevard
Richmond city, Virginia · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Midlothian Turnpik over Route 161 Belt Boulevard in Richmond city, Virginia, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 29,253 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is a city or municipal highway agency.
- It is one of 93 of the 125 inventoried bridges in Richmond city rated fair (74.4%); 17 (13.6%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is posted for load (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated October 2024, on a 12-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete tee beam |
| Length | about 142 ft |
| Location | 0.68 to Roanoke Street |
| NBI structure number | 000000000021407 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Posted for load |
| Last inspection (item 90) | October 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 12 months |
| Scour (item 113) | N: not over a waterway |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Virginia department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Richmond city
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chippenham Parkway over Rattlesnake Creek | 1990 | 49,766 | Fair |
| Monument Avenue over Rte. 195 & CSX Railroad | 1975 | 41,629 | Fair |
| Chippenham Parkway over Stoney Point Road | 1989 | 38,572 | Fair |
| Chippenham Parkway over Stream | 1989 | 38,572 | Good |
| Belvidere Street over 2ND;JAMES Rv;ns;csx;ramp | 1989 | 34,401 | Fair |
| Belvidere Street over Interstate-95 | 1958 | 33,764 | Fair |
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