US Bridges

Varina Road over Route I-295

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · 1.13KNGLD RD&1.4DEAD End · Structure no. 000000000009713

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
365 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
779
2001 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Varina Road over Route I-295 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Varina Road over Route I-295 in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 779 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2042. The structure is 365 ft (111.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesVarina Road
CrossesRoute I-295
Location1.13KNGLD RD&1.4DEAD End
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.40009, -77.34418
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length365 ft (111.3 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic779 (2001)
Projected traffic700 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Varina Road over Route I-295 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Varina 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 August 2024.

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

About 779 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Varina Road over Route I-295?

The structure is 365 ft (111.3 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Varina Road over Route I-295?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.