US Bridges

Is 95 Nbl over Otterdam Swamp

Fair

Greensville County, Virginia · 2.86 MI FR Int. Rte. 614 · Structure no. 000000000009053

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
783 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
18,919
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 95 Nbl over Otterdam Swamp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 95 Nbl over Otterdam Swamp in Greensville County, Virginia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 18,919 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,084 by 2042. The structure is 783 ft (238.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 95 Nbl
CrossesOtterdam Swamp
Location2.86 MI FR Int. Rte. 614
RouteInterstate 95
CountyGreensville County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.76351, -77.48889
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length783 ft (238.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,919 (2022)
Projected traffic25,084 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$142.9 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 95 Nbl over Otterdam Swamp built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 95 Nbl over Otterdam Swamp 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 Is 95 Nbl over Otterdam Swamp carry?

About 18,919 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Is 95 Nbl over Otterdam Swamp?

The structure is 783 ft (238.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Is 95 Nbl over Otterdam Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.