US Bridges

Airport Drive Nort over RTE I 295

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · 0.83HANOVE CO & 2.12 TO33 · Structure no. 000000000009866

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
362 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,733
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport Drive Nort over RTE I 295 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Airport Drive Nort over RTE I 295 in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 4,733 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,805 by 2045. The structure is 362 ft (110.4 m) long and 106 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesAirport Drive Nort
CrossesRTE I 295
Location0.83HANOVE CO & 2.12 TO33
RouteState Highway 156
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.54952, -77.28653
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJuly 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.8 US tons
Inventory rating57.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length362 ft (110.4 m)
Longest span179 ft (54.6 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.3 m)
Roadway width102 ft (31.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,733 (2022)
Projected traffic5,805 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Airport Drive Nort over RTE I 295 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airport Drive Nort 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Airport Drive Nort over RTE I 295 carry?

About 4,733 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Airport Drive Nort over RTE I 295?

The structure is 362 ft (110.4 m) long with a longest span of 179 ft (54.6 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns Airport Drive Nort over RTE I 295?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.