US Bridges

Sbl I-95 over Road & Falling Creek

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 0.88 FR Scl Richmond · Structure no. 000000000005070

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
377 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
56,981
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sbl I-95 over Road & Falling Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sbl I-95 over Road & Falling Creek in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 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 56,981 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,764 by 2042. The structure is 377 ft (114.9 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSbl I-95
CrossesRoad & Falling Creek
Location0.88 FR Scl Richmond
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates37.43731, -77.43028
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length377 ft (114.9 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.4 m)
Roadway width97 ft (29.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56,981 (2022)
Projected traffic67,764 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sbl I-95 over Road & Falling Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Sbl I-95 over Road & Falling Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Sbl I-95 over Road & Falling Creek carry?

About 56,981 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sbl I-95 over Road & Falling Creek?

The structure is 377 ft (114.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Sbl I-95 over Road & Falling Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.