US Bridges

Sbl I-95 over North Anna River

Fair

Hanover County, Virginia · 0000HANOVE CO0000CAROLI C · Structure no. 000000000009409

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
349 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
53,606
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sbl I-95 over North Anna River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sbl I-95 over North Anna River in Hanover County, Virginia. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 349 ft (106.4 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSbl I-95
CrossesNorth Anna River
Location0000HANOVE CO0000CAROLI C
RouteInterstate 95
CountyHanover County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.88978, -77.45816
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length349 ft (106.4 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.6 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
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 Sbl I-95 over North Anna River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Sbl I-95 over North 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Sbl I-95 over North Anna River carry?

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

How long is Sbl I-95 over North Anna River?

The structure is 349 ft (106.4 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Sbl I-95 over North Anna River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.