US Bridges

Pole Green Road over I-295

Fair

Hanover County, Virginia · 0.25 FR 640 & 0.95 to 642 · Structure no. 000000000009503

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
537 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,757
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pole Green Road over I-295 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pole Green Road over I-295 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 22,757 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,225 by 2045. The structure is 537 ft (163.7 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPole Green Road
CrossesI-295
Location0.25 FR 640 & 0.95 to 642
RouteCounty Highway 627
CountyHanover County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.62917, -77.37298
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length537 ft (163.7 m)
Longest span159 ft (48.5 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.1 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,757 (2022)
Projected traffic33,225 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Pole Green Road over I-295 built?

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

What condition is Pole Green Road over 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Pole Green Road over I-295 carry?

About 22,757 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pole Green Road over I-295?

The structure is 537 ft (163.7 m) long with a longest span of 159 ft (48.5 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns Pole Green Road over I-295?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.