US Bridges

Charles City Road over I-295

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · 0.43BEULAH RD0.05TURNER R · Structure no. 000000000009707

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
262 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
897
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Charles City Road over I-295 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Charles City Road over 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 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 897 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,310 by 2042. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCharles City Road
CrossesI-295
Location0.43BEULAH RD0.05TURNER R
RouteCounty Highway 7723
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.47717, -77.30479
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length262 ft (79.9 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic897 (2022)
Projected traffic1,310 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 Charles City Road over I-295 built?

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

What condition is Charles City 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Charles City Road over I-295 carry?

About 897 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Charles City Road over I-295?

The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Charles City Road over I-295?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.