US Bridges

I-295 over James River @

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · .0 Chest Cl & .0 Henri Cl · Structure no. 000000000010007

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stayed Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
4,686 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
40,947
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 over James River @ is a prestressed concrete stayed girder carrying I-295 over James River @ in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 40,947 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,656 by 2045. The structure is 4,686 ft (1,428.3 m) long and 126 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesI-295
CrossesJames River @
Location.0 Chest Cl & .0 Henri Cl
RouteInterstate 295
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.38175, -77.34655
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.4 US tons
Inventory rating22.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStayed Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans7 (+21 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length4,686 ft (1,428.3 m)
Longest span630 ft (192 m)
Deck width126 ft (38.3 m)
Roadway width109 ft (33.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,947 (2022)
Projected traffic45,656 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-295 over James River @ built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-295 over James River @ 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I-295 over James River @ carry?

About 40,947 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-295 over James River @?

The structure is 4,686 ft (1,428.3 m) long with a longest span of 630 ft (192 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.

Who owns I-295 over James River @?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.