US Bridges

Nbl Route 0095 over Upham Brook

Good

Henrico County, Virginia · 1.1 FR 1 / 1.29 to 73 Ebl · Structure no. 000000000009837

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
374,491
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nbl Route 0095 over Upham Brook is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nbl Route 0095 over Upham Brook in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 63 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 374,491 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,203 by 2042. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNbl Route 0095
CrossesUpham Brook
Location1.1 FR 1 / 1.29 to 73 Ebl
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates37.61803, -77.44379
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.2 US tons
Inventory rating76.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic374,491 (2022)
Projected traffic58,203 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nbl Route 0095 over Upham Brook built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Nbl Route 0095 over Upham Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Nbl Route 0095 over Upham Brook carry?

About 374,491 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Nbl Route 0095 over Upham Brook?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Nbl Route 0095 over Upham Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.