US Bridges

RTE 0095 & Ramp C over Bells Road

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 1.35 FR Scl & 3.77MAURY S · Structure no. 000000000021484

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
106,532
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 0095 & Ramp C over Bells Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 0095 & Ramp C over Bells Road 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 106,532 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 118,783 by 2042. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 129 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE 0095 & Ramp C
CrossesBells Road
Location1.35 FR Scl & 3.77MAURY S
RouteInterstate 95
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.46819, -77.42748
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width129 ft (39.3 m)
Roadway width123 ft (37.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106,532 (2022)
Projected traffic118,783 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$325 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 0095 & Ramp C over Bells Road built?

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

What condition is RTE 0095 & Ramp C 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 0095 & Ramp C over Bells Road carry?

About 106,532 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is RTE 0095 & Ramp C over Bells Road?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 129 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 0095 & Ramp C over Bells Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.