US Bridges

INTERSTATE-295 Sbl over Route 10

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 2.74 FR Cl & 1.30 to 746 · Structure no. 000000000005210

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
242 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,738
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-295 Sbl over Route 10 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-295 Sbl over Route 10 in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 17,738 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,968 by 2042. The structure is 242 ft (73.9 m) long and 74 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesINTERSTATE-295 Sbl
CrossesRoute 10
Location2.74 FR Cl & 1.30 to 746
RouteInterstate 295
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.34355, -77.33557
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 inspectionMarch 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length242 ft (73.9 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.5 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,738 (2022)
Projected traffic23,968 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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-295 Sbl over Route 10 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is INTERSTATE-295 Sbl over Route 10 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-295 Sbl over Route 10 carry?

About 17,738 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-295 Sbl over Route 10?

The structure is 242 ft (73.9 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-295 Sbl over Route 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.