US Bridges

Golansville Rd. over Rte. I-95

Fair

Caroline County, Virginia · 1.0M RTE1-0.9M RTE633 · Structure no. 000000000004433

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
371 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
636
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Golansville Rd. over Rte. I-95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Golansville Rd. over Rte. I-95 in Caroline County, Virginia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 636 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 709 by 2042. The structure is 371 ft (113.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesGolansville Rd.
CrossesRte. I-95
Location1.0M RTE1-0.9M RTE633
RouteCounty Highway 601
CountyCaroline County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.99341, -77.49393
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.8 US tons
Inventory rating76.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length371 ft (113.1 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic636 (2022)
Projected traffic709 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Golansville Rd. over Rte. I-95 built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Golansville Rd. over Rte. I-95 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Golansville Rd. over Rte. I-95 carry?

About 636 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Golansville Rd. over Rte. I-95?

The structure is 371 ft (113.1 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Golansville Rd. over Rte. I-95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.