US Bridges

Nbl I-95 over Little River

Fair

Hanover County, Virginia · 4.58 to 54 & 1.48 to 30 · Structure no. 000000000009401

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
184 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
54,711
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nbl I-95 over Little River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nbl I-95 over Little River 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 54,711 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,051 by 2045. The structure is 184 ft (56 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNbl I-95
CrossesLittle River
Location4.58 to 54 & 1.48 to 30
RouteInterstate 95
CountyHanover County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.82457, -77.45542
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.
Channel and channel protection5 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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating70.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length184 ft (56 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width59 ft (17.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,711 (2022)
Projected traffic72,051 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nbl I-95 over Little River built?

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

What condition is Nbl I-95 over Little River 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 Nbl I-95 over Little River carry?

About 54,711 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nbl I-95 over Little River?

The structure is 184 ft (56 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Nbl I-95 over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.