US Bridges

Pocahontas Pky Wbl over James River & I-95 & Rmp

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · Henrico/Chesterfield Cl · Structure no. 000000000027294

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Segmental Box Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
4,767 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,121
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pocahontas Pky Wbl over James River & I-95 & Rmp is a prestressed concrete continuous segmental box girder carrying Pocahontas Pky Wbl over James River & I-95 & Rmp in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 8,121 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,044 by 2042. The structure is 4,767 ft (1,453 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPocahontas Pky Wbl
CrossesJames River & I-95 & Rmp
LocationHenrico/Chesterfield Cl
RouteState Highway 895
Coordinates37.44423, -77.43236
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSegmental Box Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+16 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length4,767 ft (1,453 m)
Longest span673 ft (205.1 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,121 (2022)
Projected traffic11,044 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pocahontas Pky Wbl over James River & I-95 & Rmp built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pocahontas Pky Wbl over James River & I-95 & Rmp 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Pocahontas Pky Wbl over James River & I-95 & Rmp carry?

About 8,121 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pocahontas Pky Wbl over James River & I-95 & Rmp?

The structure is 4,767 ft (1,453 m) long with a longest span of 673 ft (205.1 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Pocahontas Pky Wbl over James River & I-95 & Rmp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).