US Bridges

Cold Harbor Road over RTE I 295

Fair

Hanover County, Virginia · 0.2 to 1437 & 0.2 to 1129 · Structure no. 000000000009414

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Frame
Steel Continuous
Length
570 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
12,928
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cold Harbor Road over RTE I 295 is a steel continuous frame carrying Cold Harbor Road over RTE I 295 in Hanover County, Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 12,928 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,921 by 2045. The structure is 570 ft (173.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCold Harbor Road
CrossesRTE I 295
Location0.2 to 1437 & 0.2 to 1129
RouteState Highway 156
CountyHanover County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.5986, -77.35368
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length570 ft (173.8 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,928 (2022)
Projected traffic17,921 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cold Harbor Road over RTE I 295 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cold Harbor Road over RTE I 295 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Cold Harbor Road over RTE I 295 carry?

About 12,928 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cold Harbor Road over RTE I 295?

The structure is 570 ft (173.8 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Cold Harbor Road over RTE I 295?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.