US Bridges

Lafrance Road over Route I-295

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · 1.01BEULAH RD0.63PORTUGEE · Structure no. 000000000009705

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Steel Continuous
Length
286 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
44,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lafrance Road over Route I-295 is a steel continuous frame carrying Lafrance Road over Route I-295 in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 44,000 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2042. The structure is 286 ft (87.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLafrance Road
CrossesRoute I-295
Location1.01BEULAH RD0.63PORTUGEE
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.49689, -77.28686
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length286 ft (87.3 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,000 (2019)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2042
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Lafrance Road over Route I-295 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lafrance 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 September 2024.

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

About 44,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Lafrance Road over Route I-295?

The structure is 286 ft (87.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Lafrance Road over Route I-295?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.