US Bridges

Ramp to Route 301 over Is 95

Fair

Greensville County, Virginia · 0.66 Mi. Scl Emporia · Structure no. 000000000009063

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
332 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,117
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp to Route 301 over Is 95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp to Route 301 over Is 95 in Greensville County, Virginia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 1,117 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,286 by 2042. The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp to Route 301
CrossesIs 95
Location0.66 Mi. Scl Emporia
RouteInterstate 95
CountyGreensville County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.66418, -77.55635
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
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length332 ft (101.2 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,117 (2022)
Projected traffic1,286 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$181.4 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp to Route 301 over Is 95 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp to Route 301 over Is 95 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 Ramp to Route 301 over Is 95 carry?

About 1,117 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ramp to Route 301 over Is 95?

The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp to Route 301 over Is 95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.