US Bridges

Route 0095 Ramp B over Bells Road

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 0.5FR Comm &.05TO I-95N · Structure no. 000000000021474

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,963
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 0095 Ramp B over Bells Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 0095 Ramp B over Bells Road in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 1,963 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,190 by 2045. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 0095 Ramp B
CrossesBells Road
Location0.5FR Comm &.05TO I-95N
RouteInterstate 95
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.46815, -77.42696
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,963 (2022)
Projected traffic2,190 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 0095 Ramp B over Bells Road built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 0095 Ramp B over Bells Road 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 2023.

How much traffic does Route 0095 Ramp B over Bells Road carry?

About 1,963 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 0095 Ramp B over Bells Road?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Route 0095 Ramp B over Bells Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.