US Bridges

I-95 (ramp-E) over Mingea Street

Fair

Dinwiddie County, Virginia · 0.87 FR 95N & 0.23 to 36E · Structure no. 000000000021161

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,388
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 (ramp-E) over Mingea Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 (ramp-E) over Mingea Street in Dinwiddie County, Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 5 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 4,388 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,408 by 2045. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95 (ramp-E)
CrossesMingea Street
Location0.87 FR 95N & 0.23 to 36E
RouteInterstate 95
CountyDinwiddie County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.225, -77.39278
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,388 (2022)
Projected traffic6,408 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 I-95 (ramp-E) over Mingea Street built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-95 (ramp-E) over Mingea Street 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I-95 (ramp-E) over Mingea Street carry?

About 4,388 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is I-95 (ramp-E) over Mingea Street?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 (ramp-E) over Mingea Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.