US Bridges

Ladysmith Rd. over Rte. I 95

Fair

Caroline County, Virginia · 0.1M RTE712-0.5M RTE633 · Structure no. 000000000004474

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
346 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,942
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ladysmith Rd. over Rte. I 95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ladysmith 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 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 5,942 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,132 by 2042. The structure is 346 ft (105.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLadysmith Rd.
CrossesRte. I 95
Location0.1M RTE712-0.5M RTE633
RouteCounty Highway 639
CountyCaroline County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.01884, -77.49992
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.4 US tons
Inventory rating65.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length346 ft (105.5 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,942 (2022)
Projected traffic6,132 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Ladysmith Rd. over Rte. I 95 built?

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

What condition is Ladysmith 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 Ladysmith Rd. over Rte. I 95 carry?

About 5,942 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ladysmith Rd. over Rte. I 95?

The structure is 346 ft (105.5 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Ladysmith Rd. over Rte. I 95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.