US Bridges

I-95 over Swift Creek

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 2.05 FR 144 & 1.57 to 746 · Structure no. 000000000005099

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
252 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
107,176
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 over Swift Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 over Swift Creek 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 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 107,176 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 119,501 by 2045. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 124 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95
CrossesSwift Creek
Location2.05 FR 144 & 1.57 to 746
RouteInterstate 95
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.28712, -77.3891
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width124 ft (37.8 m)
Roadway width118 ft (36 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107,176 (2022)
Projected traffic119,501 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$422.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 over Swift Creek built?

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

What condition is I-95 over Swift 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I-95 over Swift Creek carry?

About 107,176 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-95 over Swift Creek?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 124 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 over Swift Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.