US Bridges

I-95 (sbl) over CSX Railroad

Fair

Caroline County, Virginia · 2.4M Hanon CL-0.9M RTE207 · Structure no. 000000000004378

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
53,606
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 (sbl) over CSX Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 (sbl) over CSX Railroad in Caroline County, Virginia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 53,606 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,729 by 2042. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95 (sbl)
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location2.4M Hanon CL-0.9M RTE207
RouteInterstate 95
CountyCaroline County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.92432, -77.46268
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 19 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,606 (2022)
Projected traffic75,729 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 I-95 (sbl) over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-95 (sbl) over CSX Railroad 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I-95 (sbl) over CSX Railroad carry?

About 53,606 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-95 (sbl) over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 (sbl) over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.