US Bridges

Sbl Route 0095 over CSX Transp & RTE 688

Fair

Hanover County, Virginia · 0.81 to 30 & 2.37CAROLN C · Structure no. 000000000009394

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
53,606
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sbl Route 0095 over CSX Transp & RTE 688 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sbl Route 0095 over CSX Transp & RTE 688 in Hanover County, Virginia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 53,606 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 77,242 by 2045. The structure is 240 ft (73 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSbl Route 0095
CrossesCSX Transp & RTE 688
Location0.81 to 30 & 2.37CAROLN C
RouteInterstate 95
CountyHanover County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.85656, -77.45462
Functional classRural 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.
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 inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.9 US tons
Inventory rating74.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length240 ft (73 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,606 (2022)
Projected traffic77,242 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Sbl Route 0095 over CSX Transp & RTE 688 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sbl Route 0095 over CSX Transp & RTE 688 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Sbl Route 0095 over CSX Transp & RTE 688 carry?

About 53,606 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sbl Route 0095 over CSX Transp & RTE 688?

The structure is 240 ft (73 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Sbl Route 0095 over CSX Transp & RTE 688?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.