US Bridges

Ramp B I-295 over Beaverdam Creek

Fair

Hanover County, Virginia · 0.15 FR I-295 Sbl · Structure no. 000000000009428

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,586
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp B I-295 over Beaverdam Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp B I-295 over Beaverdam Creek in Hanover County, Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 6 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 4,586 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,696 by 2045. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp B I-295
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
Location0.15 FR I-295 Sbl
RouteInterstate 295
CountyHanover County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.6056, -77.36089
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating81 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span62 ft (19 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,586 (2022)
Projected traffic6,696 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Ramp B I-295 over Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp B I-295 over Beaverdam Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp B I-295 over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 4,586 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ramp B I-295 over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp B I-295 over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.