US Bridges

Route 0295(SBL) over Beaverdam Creek

Fair

Hanover County, Virginia · 0.1 FR 360 & 1.5 to 627 · Structure no. 000000000009430

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
171 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
43,406
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 0295(SBL) over Beaverdam Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 0295(SBL) 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 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 43,406 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,237 by 2045. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 0295(SBL)
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
Location0.1 FR 360 & 1.5 to 627
RouteInterstate 295
CountyHanover County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.60928, -77.36224
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.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,406 (2022)
Projected traffic58,237 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$165 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 0295(SBL) over Beaverdam Creek built?

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

What condition is Route 0295(SBL) 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 Route 0295(SBL) over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 43,406 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 0295(SBL) over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Route 0295(SBL) over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.