US Bridges

I-295 & Ramp D over Branch /Johnson Creek

Fair

Chesterfield County, Virginia · 0.1 FR 295 & 0.2 to 618 · Structure no. 000000000030200

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,477
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 & Ramp D over Branch /Johnson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-295 & Ramp D over Branch /Johnson Creek in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 20,477 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,705 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-295 & Ramp D
CrossesBranch /Johnson Creek
Location0.1 FR 295 & 0.2 to 618
RouteInterstate 295
CountyChesterfield County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.35826, -77.3382
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,477 (2022)
Projected traffic26,705 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-295 & Ramp D over Branch /Johnson Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-295 & Ramp D over Branch /Johnson 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I-295 & Ramp D over Branch /Johnson Creek carry?

About 20,477 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-295 & Ramp D over Branch /Johnson Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-295 & Ramp D over Branch /Johnson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.