US Bridges

Rte. I-95 Ramp-H over INTERSTATE-85 Sbl

Fair

Dinwiddie County, Virginia · 0.10 FR 95S & 0.15 to 36E · Structure no. 000000000021175

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
387 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,345
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rte. I-95 Ramp-H over INTERSTATE-85 Sbl is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rte. I-95 Ramp-H over INTERSTATE-85 Sbl 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 2,345 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,424 by 2042. The structure is 387 ft (118 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesRte. I-95 Ramp-H
CrossesINTERSTATE-85 Sbl
Location0.10 FR 95S & 0.15 to 36E
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates37.22038, -77.39181
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length387 ft (118 m)
Longest span175 ft (53.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,345 (2022)
Projected traffic3,424 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Rte. I-95 Ramp-H over INTERSTATE-85 Sbl built?

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

What condition is Rte. I-95 Ramp-H over INTERSTATE-85 Sbl 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rte. I-95 Ramp-H over INTERSTATE-85 Sbl carry?

About 2,345 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Rte. I-95 Ramp-H over INTERSTATE-85 Sbl?

The structure is 387 ft (118 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rte. I-95 Ramp-H over INTERSTATE-85 Sbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.