US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 over RTE 656 (bellwood Rd.)

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 0.81 FR 613 & 2.03 to 150 · Structure no. 000000000005066

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
113,156
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 over RTE 656 (bellwood Rd.) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over RTE 656 (bellwood Rd.) in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 67 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 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 113,156 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 126,169 by 2042. The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long and 124 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesINTERSTATE-95
CrossesRTE 656 (bellwood Rd.)
Location0.81 FR 613 & 2.03 to 150
RouteInterstate 95
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.41303, -77.4266
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length111 ft (33.7 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width124 ft (37.8 m)
Roadway width119 ft (36.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic113,156 (2022)
Projected traffic126,169 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 INTERSTATE-95 over RTE 656 (bellwood Rd.) built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over RTE 656 (bellwood Rd.) 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 over RTE 656 (bellwood Rd.) carry?

About 113,156 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-95 over RTE 656 (bellwood Rd.)?

The structure is 111 ft (33.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 124 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over RTE 656 (bellwood Rd.)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.