FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LOMBARDY STREET

Carrying LOMBARDY STREET over CSX RAILWAY

0.32 TO BROOK ROAD, Richmond city, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
28 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LOMBARDY STREET

The LOMBARDY STREET bridge in Richmond city, Virginia carries LOMBARDY STREET over CSX RAILWAY. It was built in 1932, making it 94 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 5 sections, stretching 47.5 meters (156 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,272 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 3/9, superstructure at 3/9, substructure at 3/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 28.1 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How LOMBARDY STREET compares

▼ 17.9
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Bottom 14%
Lower load rating than 86% of Virginia bridges
125
Bridges in Richmond city · 11 in Poor condition
LOMBARDY STREET 28.1 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
39.8 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
12.1
Serviceability /30
17.0
Essentiality /15
10.7
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
28.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1932
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
47.5 m (156 ft)
Deck Width
15.3 m (50 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
6,272 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000021380

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (3/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 3/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 3/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.

How to read this record

LOMBARDY STREET is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare LOMBARDY STREET against other structures in Richmond city and across Virginia. Virginia bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for LOMBARDY STREET?

LOMBARDY STREET in Richmond city, Virginia has a deck rating of 3/9, superstructure rating of 3/9, and substructure rating of 3/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LOMBARDY STREET inspected?

LOMBARDY STREET's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 6,272 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LOMBARDY STREET is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for LOMBARDY STREET?

LOMBARDY STREET has an NBI inventory load rating of 28.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LOMBARDY STREET?

LOMBARDY STREET is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is LOMBARDY STREET and does age affect safety?

LOMBARDY STREET was built in 1932, making it 94 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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