US Bridges

Interstate 295 Wbl over Rte. 746 Enon Church Rd.

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 1.30 FR 10 & 0.71 to Scl · Structure no. 000000000023227

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

About this bridge

Interstate 295 Wbl over Rte. 746 Enon Church Rd. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 295 Wbl over Rte. 746 Enon Church Rd. 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 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesInterstate 295 Wbl
CrossesRte. 746 Enon Church Rd.
Location1.30 FR 10 & 0.71 to Scl
RouteInterstate 295
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.32469, -77.33771
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating96 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 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
CrossesHighway
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 Interstate 295 Wbl over Rte. 746 Enon Church Rd. built?

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

What condition is Interstate 295 Wbl over Rte. 746 Enon Church 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 295 Wbl over Rte. 746 Enon Church Rd. carry?

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

How long is Interstate 295 Wbl over Rte. 746 Enon Church Rd.?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 295 Wbl over Rte. 746 Enon Church Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.