US Bridges

Route 0095 over RTE 144 & Old Town Creek

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 1.5 Ncl Petbg 2.06 Chesfd · Structure no. 000000000020139

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

About this bridge

Route 0095 over RTE 144 & Old Town Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 0095 over RTE 144 & Old Town 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 229 ft (69.7 m) long and 148 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 0095
CrossesRTE 144 & Old Town Creek
Location1.5 Ncl Petbg 2.06 Chesfd
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates37.25895, -77.39908
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating82 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length229 ft (69.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width148 ft (45 m)
Roadway width140 ft (42.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107,176 (2022)
Projected traffic119,501 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Route 0095 over RTE 144 & Old Town Creek built?

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

What condition is Route 0095 over RTE 144 & Old Town 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Route 0095 over RTE 144 & Old Town Creek carry?

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

How long is Route 0095 over RTE 144 & Old Town Creek?

The structure is 229 ft (69.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 148 ft wide.

Who owns Route 0095 over RTE 144 & Old Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.