US Bridges

Atlee Road over RTE I 295

Fair

Hanover County, Virginia · 0.10 to 1401 & .3 to 1413 · Structure no. 000000000009512

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
302 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,848
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Atlee Road over RTE I 295 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Atlee Road over RTE I 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 8,848 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,899 by 2045. The structure is 302 ft (92.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesAtlee Road
CrossesRTE I 295
Location0.10 to 1401 & .3 to 1413
RouteCounty Highway 638
CountyHanover County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.63333, -77.38753
Functional classUrban Collector

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 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length302 ft (92.2 m)
Longest span149 ft (45.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,848 (2022)
Projected traffic12,899 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Atlee Road over RTE I 295 built?

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

What condition is Atlee Road over RTE 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 Atlee Road over RTE I 295 carry?

About 8,848 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Atlee Road over RTE I 295?

The structure is 302 ft (92.2 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Atlee Road over RTE I 295?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.