US Bridges

Buffin Road over Nbl Route 0295

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · 1.3FR5&.81TOKINGSLANDRD · Structure no. 000000000009711

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
147 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
1989 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buffin Road over Nbl Route 0295 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Buffin Road over Nbl Route 0295 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2042. The structure is 147 ft (44.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBuffin Road
CrossesNbl Route 0295
Location1.3FR5&.81TOKINGSLANDRD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.42909, -77.33943
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102 US tons
Inventory rating78 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length147 ft (44.9 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (1989)
Projected traffic700 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 Buffin Road over Nbl Route 0295 built?

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

What condition is Buffin Road over Nbl Route 0295 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Buffin Road over Nbl Route 0295 carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Buffin Road over Nbl Route 0295?

The structure is 147 ft (44.9 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Buffin Road over Nbl Route 0295?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.