US Bridges

Mill Road over I-295

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · .55 Mtn RD/1.13 Old Wash · Structure no. 000000000009682

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
415 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,726
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Road over I-295 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mill Road over I-295 in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 2,726 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,980 by 2045. The structure is 415 ft (126.4 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMill Road
CrossesI-295
Location.55 Mtn RD/1.13 Old Wash
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.68118, -77.52258
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionSeptember 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length415 ft (126.4 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,726 (2022)
Projected traffic3,980 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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 Mill Road over I-295 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill Road over 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Mill Road over I-295 carry?

About 2,726 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mill Road over I-295?

The structure is 415 ft (126.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Road over I-295?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.