US Bridges

Is 95 Sbl over NS Railroad

Fair

Greensville County, Virginia · .86 Scl /.08 Ncl Emporia · Structure no. 000000000020238

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,685
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 95 Sbl over NS Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 95 Sbl over NS Railroad 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 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 22,685 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,567 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 95 Sbl
CrossesNS Railroad
Location.86 Scl /.08 Ncl Emporia
RouteInterstate 95
CountyGreensville County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.69946, -77.55134
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,685 (2022)
Projected traffic28,567 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Is 95 Sbl over NS Railroad built?

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

What condition is Is 95 Sbl over NS Railroad 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Is 95 Sbl over NS Railroad carry?

About 22,685 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Is 95 Sbl over NS Railroad?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Is 95 Sbl over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.