US Bridges

Nbl I295 over CSX Transp

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · .27 FR 746 & 1.1 to 10 · Structure no. 000000000023222

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,901
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nbl I295 over CSX Transp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nbl I295 over CSX Transp in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 16,901 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,053 by 2045. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNbl I295
CrossesCSX Transp
Location.27 FR 746 & 1.1 to 10
RouteInterstate 295
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.32788, -77.34064
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102.5 US tons
Inventory rating79 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,901 (2022)
Projected traffic24,053 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nbl I295 over CSX Transp built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nbl I295 over CSX Transp 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 Nbl I295 over CSX Transp carry?

About 16,901 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nbl I295 over CSX Transp?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Nbl I295 over CSX Transp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.