US Bridges

Wbl Williamsburg over RTE I 295

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · 0.9 Whtsde RD & 1.98 156 · Structure no. 000000000009748

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
772 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,860
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wbl Williamsburg over RTE I 295 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wbl Williamsburg over RTE I 295 in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 15,860 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,157 by 2045. The structure is 772 ft (235.3 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWbl Williamsburg
CrossesRTE I 295
Location0.9 Whtsde RD & 1.98 156
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.51033, -77.2758
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating61.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length772 ft (235.3 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,860 (2022)
Projected traffic23,157 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Wbl Williamsburg over RTE I 295 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wbl Williamsburg over RTE 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Wbl Williamsburg over RTE I 295 carry?

About 15,860 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wbl Williamsburg over RTE I 295?

The structure is 772 ft (235.3 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Wbl Williamsburg over RTE I 295?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.