US Bridges

Ramp 144 N to 95 N over Old Town Creek

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · .10 FR 144 NB .20 to 95 N · Structure no. 000000000027849

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp 144 N to 95 N over Old Town Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp 144 N to 95 N over Old Town Creek in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 16,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2042. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRamp 144 N to 95 N
CrossesOld Town Creek
Location.10 FR 144 NB .20 to 95 N
RouteInterstate 144
Coordinates37.25905, -77.39838
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,500 (2019)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp 144 N to 95 N over Old Town Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp 144 N to 95 N over Old Town Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp 144 N to 95 N over Old Town Creek carry?

About 16,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ramp 144 N to 95 N over Old Town Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp 144 N to 95 N over Old Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.