US Bridges

Sussex Drive Sbl over Is 95 Nbl Ramp

Fair

Greensville County, Virginia · 1.55 MI from Ncl Emporia · Structure no. 000000000009061

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
216 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sussex Drive Sbl over Is 95 Nbl Ramp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sussex Drive Sbl over Is 95 Nbl Ramp in Greensville County, Virginia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 2,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,943 by 2042. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSussex Drive Sbl
CrossesIs 95 Nbl Ramp
Location1.55 MI from Ncl Emporia
RouteU.S. Route 301
CountyGreensville County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.72518, -77.52689
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 23 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2022)
Projected traffic3,943 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$840 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sussex Drive Sbl over Is 95 Nbl Ramp built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sussex Drive Sbl over Is 95 Nbl Ramp 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Sussex Drive Sbl over Is 95 Nbl Ramp carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sussex Drive Sbl over Is 95 Nbl Ramp?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Sussex Drive Sbl over Is 95 Nbl Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.