US Bridges

I-95 over Chickahominy River

Fair

Hanover County, Virginia · Henrico Hanover Cty Line · Structure no. 000000000009839

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
203 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
140,863
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 over Chickahominy River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 over Chickahominy River in Hanover County, Virginia. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 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 140,863 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 157,062 by 2042. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 205 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-95
CrossesChickahominy River
LocationHenrico Hanover Cty Line
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates37.68003, -77.45079
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.9 m)
Deck width205 ft (62.6 m)
Roadway width199 ft (60.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140,863 (2022)
Projected traffic157,062 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure11
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 over Chickahominy River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is I-95 over Chickahominy River 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 2024.

How much traffic does I-95 over Chickahominy River carry?

About 140,863 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-95 over Chickahominy River?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.9 m) and a deck 205 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 over Chickahominy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.