US Bridges

Interstate 95 over Appomattox Rv & Magzn ST

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · Petersburg & Col Hgts__cl · Structure no. 000000000021177

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
405 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
106,973
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 95 over Appomattox Rv & Magzn ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 95 over Appomattox Rv & Magzn ST 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 106,973 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 119,275 by 2045. The structure is 405 ft (123.4 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesInterstate 95
CrossesAppomattox Rv & Magzn ST
LocationPetersburg & Col Hgts__cl
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates37.23844, -77.39534
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 inspectionJuly 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length405 ft (123.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.2 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106,973 (2022)
Projected traffic119,275 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$880 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 95 over Appomattox Rv & Magzn ST built?

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

What condition is Interstate 95 over Appomattox Rv & Magzn ST 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 95 over Appomattox Rv & Magzn ST carry?

About 106,973 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 95 over Appomattox Rv & Magzn ST?

The structure is 405 ft (123.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 95 over Appomattox Rv & Magzn ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.