US Bridges

Chamberlayne Sbl over Interstate 295

Fair

Hanover County, Virginia · .62 FR 637&.53 Tohenrico · Structure no. 000000000009455

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
343 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,802
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chamberlayne Sbl over Interstate 295 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chamberlayne Sbl over Interstate 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 10,802 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,772 by 2045. The structure is 343 ft (104.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesChamberlayne Sbl
CrossesInterstate 295
Location.62 FR 637&.53 Tohenrico
RouteU.S. Route 301
CountyHanover County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.64464, -77.41434
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length343 ft (104.6 m)
Longest span177 ft (53.9 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,802 (2022)
Projected traffic15,772 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Chamberlayne Sbl over Interstate 295 built?

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

What condition is Chamberlayne Sbl over Interstate 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Chamberlayne Sbl over Interstate 295 carry?

About 10,802 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Chamberlayne Sbl over Interstate 295?

The structure is 343 ft (104.6 m) long with a longest span of 177 ft (53.9 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Chamberlayne Sbl over Interstate 295?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.