US Bridges

Interstate 95 over Bellwood Branch

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 2.28 FR 613 & 1.19 to Scl · Structure no. 000000000005085

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
113,156
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 95 over Bellwood Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Interstate 95 over Bellwood Branch in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 1958, 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 113,156 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 126,169 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesInterstate 95
CrossesBellwood Branch
Location2.28 FR 613 & 1.19 to Scl
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates37.43382, -77.43163
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Interstate 95 over Bellwood Branch built?

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

What condition is Interstate 95 over Bellwood Branch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 95 over Bellwood Branch carry?

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

How long is Interstate 95 over Bellwood Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Interstate 95 over Bellwood Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.