US Bridges

Dumbarton Road over Route I-95

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · 0.54 FR 161 & 0.25 to 1 · Structure no. 000000000009668

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
184 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,518
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dumbarton Road over Route I-95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dumbarton Road over Route I-95 in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 67 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 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 9,518 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,613 by 2045. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDumbarton Road
CrossesRoute I-95
Location0.54 FR 161 & 0.25 to 1
RouteCounty Highway 7552
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.60284, -77.45802
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,518 (2022)
Projected traffic10,613 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$290 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Dumbarton Road over Route I-95 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is Dumbarton Road over Route 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Dumbarton Road over Route I-95 carry?

About 9,518 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dumbarton Road over Route I-95?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Dumbarton Road over Route I-95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.