US Bridges

Old Ridge Road over RTE I 95

Fair

Hanover County, Virginia · 3.35 FR 646 & .10 to 689 · Structure no. 000000000009590

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
319 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
336
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Ridge Road over RTE I 95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Ridge Road over RTE I 95 in Hanover County, Virginia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 336 vehicles a day, projected to reach 375 by 2045. The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOld Ridge Road
CrossesRTE I 95
Location3.35 FR 646 & .10 to 689
RouteCounty Highway 738
Coordinates37.81719, -77.45814
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length319 ft (97.2 m)
Longest span108 ft (33 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic336 (2022)
Projected traffic375 by 2045
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Ridge Road over RTE I 95 built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Ridge Road over RTE I 95 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 Old Ridge Road over RTE I 95 carry?

About 336 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Old Ridge Road over RTE I 95?

The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (33 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Old Ridge Road over RTE I 95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.