US Bridges

I-95 Ramp M over Wythe Street 460(36)

Fair

Dinwiddie County, Virginia · .05 FR 460W & .65 to 85S · Structure no. 000000000021167

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
460 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,319
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 Ramp M over Wythe Street 460(36) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 Ramp M over Wythe Street 460(36) 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 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 2,319 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,386 by 2045. The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesI-95 Ramp M
CrossesWythe Street 460(36)
Location.05 FR 460W & .65 to 85S
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates37.22756, -77.39553
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length460 ft (140.2 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,319 (2022)
Projected traffic3,386 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 M over Wythe Street 460(36) built?

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

What condition is I-95 Ramp M over Wythe Street 460(36) 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 M over Wythe Street 460(36) carry?

About 2,319 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is I-95 Ramp M over Wythe Street 460(36)?

The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 Ramp M over Wythe Street 460(36)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.