US Bridges

Sbl Route 295 over CSX Transp

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 1.2 FR 10 & .22 to 746 · Structure no. 000000000023231

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
233 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,738
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sbl Route 295 over CSX Transp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sbl Route 295 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 17,738 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,968 by 2045. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSbl Route 295
CrossesCSX Transp
Location1.2 FR 10 & .22 to 746
RouteInterstate 295
Coordinates37.32674, -77.34039
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 rating92.7 US tons
Inventory rating71.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.7 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,738 (2022)
Projected traffic23,968 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 Sbl Route 295 over CSX Transp built?

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

What condition is Sbl Route 295 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 Sbl Route 295 over CSX Transp carry?

About 17,738 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sbl Route 295 over CSX Transp?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.7 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Sbl Route 295 over CSX Transp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.