US Bridges

Cool Water DR over I-95

Fair

Caroline County, Virginia · 1.6M RTE705-0.4M RTE1 · Structure no. 000000000004488

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
279 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
512
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cool Water DR over I-95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cool Water DR over I-95 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 512 vehicles a day, projected to reach 778 by 2042. The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCool Water DR
CrossesI-95
Location1.6M RTE705-0.4M RTE1
RouteCounty Highway 652
CountyCaroline County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.97303, -77.49277
Functional classRural Local

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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length279 ft (85 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic512 (2019)
Projected traffic778 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$375 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cool Water DR over I-95 built?

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

What condition is Cool Water DR over 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 Cool Water DR over I-95 carry?

About 512 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Cool Water DR over I-95?

The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Cool Water DR over I-95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.