US Bridges

Nbl I-95 over South Anna River

Fair

Hanover County, Virginia · 2.49 from 54 3.57 to 30 · Structure no. 000000000009403

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
310 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
54,711
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nbl I-95 over South Anna River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nbl I-95 over South Anna River in Hanover County, Virginia. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1982, 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 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNbl I-95
CrossesSouth Anna River
Location2.49 from 54 3.57 to 30
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates37.81076, -77.45998
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.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.5 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.8 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nbl I-95 over South Anna River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Nbl I-95 over South Anna 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 South Anna River carry?

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

How long is Nbl I-95 over South Anna River?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.5 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Nbl I-95 over South Anna River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.