US Bridges

Otterdam Road over Is 95

Fair

Greensville County, Virginia · 0.17 to US301/0.53 FR 617 · Structure no. 000000000009093

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
285 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,104
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Otterdam Road over Is 95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Otterdam Road over Is 95 in Greensville County, Virginia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 1,104 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,612 by 2042. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOtterdam Road
CrossesIs 95
Location0.17 to US301/0.53 FR 617
RouteCounty Highway 614
CountyGreensville County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.73316, -77.52148
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.2 m)
Deck width89 ft (27 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,104 (2022)
Projected traffic1,612 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Otterdam Road over Is 95 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Otterdam Road 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Otterdam Road over Is 95 carry?

About 1,104 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Otterdam Road over Is 95?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.2 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Otterdam Road over Is 95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.