US Bridges

Meadow Road over Route I-295

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · 0.2 Drybrge & 0.2 Grpevin · Structure no. 000000000009672

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
734 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
741
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meadow Road over Route I-295 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meadow Road over Route I-295 in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 741 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 968 by 2045. The structure is 734 ft (223.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMeadow Road
CrossesRoute I-295
Location0.2 Drybrge & 0.2 Grpevin
RouteCounty Highway 7628
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.52988, -77.27466
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating88 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length734 ft (223.7 m)
Longest span198 ft (60.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic741 (2022)
Projected traffic968 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Meadow Road over Route I-295 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meadow Road over Route 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Meadow Road over Route I-295 carry?

About 741 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Meadow Road over Route I-295?

The structure is 734 ft (223.7 m) long with a longest span of 198 ft (60.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Meadow Road over Route I-295?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.