US Bridges

Interstate 295 Nbl over Chickahominy River

Fair

Hanover County, Virginia · .0 HANOVER&.0 Henrico Cls · Structure no. 000000000009448

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
423 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50,885
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 295 Nbl over Chickahominy River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 295 Nbl over Chickahominy River 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 50,885 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,415 by 2045. The structure is 423 ft (128.8 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 295 Nbl
CrossesChickahominy River
Location.0 HANOVER&.0 Henrico Cls
RouteInterstate 295
Coordinates37.65339, -77.43124
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length423 ft (128.8 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,885 (2022)
Projected traffic71,415 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
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 Interstate 295 Nbl over Chickahominy River built?

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

What condition is Interstate 295 Nbl over Chickahominy 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 295 Nbl over Chickahominy River carry?

About 50,885 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 295 Nbl over Chickahominy River?

The structure is 423 ft (128.8 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 295 Nbl over Chickahominy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.