US Bridges

I-95 Ramps B&d over Interstate 95

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · .1 FR Bells RD &.8TO I-95 · Structure no. 000000000021503

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
219 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,401
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 Ramps B&d over Interstate 95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 Ramps B&d over Interstate 95 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 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 5,401 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,963 by 2045. The structure is 219 ft (66.7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95 Ramps B&d
CrossesInterstate 95
Location.1 FR Bells RD &.8TO I-95
RouteInterstate 95
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.46421, -77.42572
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.6 US tons
Inventory rating59.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length219 ft (66.7 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.8 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,401 (2022)
Projected traffic5,963 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$780 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 Ramps B&d over Interstate 95 built?

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

What condition is I-95 Ramps B&d over Interstate 95 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does I-95 Ramps B&d over Interstate 95 carry?

About 5,401 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-95 Ramps B&d over Interstate 95?

The structure is 219 ft (66.7 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 Ramps B&d over Interstate 95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.