US Bridges

Shady Grove Road over RTE I 295

Fair

Hanover County, Virginia · 0.3 to 627 & .9 to 710 · Structure no. 000000000009514

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Steel Continuous
Length
457 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,919
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shady Grove Road over RTE I 295 is a steel continuous frame carrying Shady Grove Road over RTE 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 6 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 7,919 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,047 by 2045. The structure is 457 ft (139.4 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesShady Grove Road
CrossesRTE I 295
Location0.3 to 627 & .9 to 710
RouteCounty Highway 640
CountyHanover County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.63143, -77.37891
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length457 ft (139.4 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.3 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,919 (2022)
Projected traffic9,047 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Shady Grove Road over RTE I 295 built?

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

What condition is Shady Grove 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Shady Grove Road over RTE I 295 carry?

About 7,919 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Shady Grove Road over RTE I 295?

The structure is 457 ft (139.4 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.3 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Shady Grove Road over RTE I 295?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.