US Bridges

Meadowville Road over INTERSTATE-295

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 0.85 FR 697 & 1.32 to 746 · Structure no. 000000000005252

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
268 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,987
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meadowville Road over INTERSTATE-295 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meadowville Road over INTERSTATE-295 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 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 6,987 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,201 by 2042. The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMeadowville Road
CrossesINTERSTATE-295
Location0.85 FR 697 & 1.32 to 746
RouteCounty Highway 618
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.36014, -77.34171
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length268 ft (81.7 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,987 (2022)
Projected traffic10,201 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Meadowville Road over INTERSTATE-295 built?

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

What condition is Meadowville Road over INTERSTATE-295 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Meadowville Road over INTERSTATE-295 carry?

About 6,987 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Meadowville Road over INTERSTATE-295?

The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Meadowville Road over INTERSTATE-295?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.