US Bridges

Ashcake Road over I-95

Good

Hanover County, Virginia · 0.40 to 808 & 0.10 to 659 · Structure no. 000000000009536

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
289 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,441
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ashcake Road over I-95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ashcake Road over I-95 in Hanover County, Virginia. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 64 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,441 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,087 by 2045. The structure is 289 ft (88 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesAshcake Road
CrossesI-95
Location0.40 to 808 & 0.10 to 659
RouteCounty Highway 657
CountyHanover County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.73624, -77.45347
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length289 ft (88 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,441 (2022)
Projected traffic8,087 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$485 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ashcake Road over I-95 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Ashcake Road over I-95 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Ashcake Road over I-95 carry?

About 6,441 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ashcake Road over I-95?

The structure is 289 ft (88 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ashcake Road over I-95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.