US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 over Deepwater Term Ser. RD

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 2.87 FR Scl & 2.43 to 360 · Structure no. 000000000021486

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
106,532
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 over Deepwater Term Ser. RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 over Deepwater Term Ser. RD 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 2045. The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesINTERSTATE-95
CrossesDeepwater Term Ser. RD
Location2.87 FR Scl & 2.43 to 360
RouteInterstate 95
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.49024, -77.43249
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.7 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.5 m)
Roadway width99 ft (30.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106,532 (2022)
Projected traffic118,783 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$79.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was INTERSTATE-95 over Deepwater Term Ser. RD built?

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

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 over Deepwater Term Ser. RD 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 over Deepwater Term Ser. RD carry?

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

How long is INTERSTATE-95 over Deepwater Term Ser. RD?

The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 over Deepwater Term Ser. RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.