US Bridges

Patrick Henry HWY over Interstate 95

Good

Hanover County, Virginia · 0.26 to 656 &0.20ECL Ashl · Structure no. 000000000009388

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
215 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,887
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Patrick Henry HWY over Interstate 95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Patrick Henry HWY over Interstate 95 in Hanover County, Virginia. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 64 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,887 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,022 by 2045. The structure is 215 ft (65.6 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPatrick Henry HWY
CrossesInterstate 95
Location0.26 to 656 &0.20ECL Ashl
RouteState Highway 54
Coordinates37.75939, -77.45973
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length215 ft (65.6 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.2 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,887 (2022)
Projected traffic8,022 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$350 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Patrick Henry HWY over Interstate 95 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Patrick Henry HWY over Interstate 95 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Patrick Henry HWY over Interstate 95 carry?

About 6,887 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Patrick Henry HWY over Interstate 95?

The structure is 215 ft (65.6 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Patrick Henry HWY over Interstate 95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.