US Bridges

Sbl Route 0295 over NS Railway

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · 0.20295 SB CR0.2064 WB CR · Structure no. 000000000009912

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
171
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sbl Route 0295 over NS Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sbl Route 0295 over NS Railway 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 171 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2042. The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSbl Route 0295
CrossesNS Railway
Location0.20295 SB CR0.2064 WB CR
RouteInterstate 295
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.52396, -77.27374
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length168 ft (51.1 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic171 (2022)
Projected traffic250 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sbl Route 0295 over NS Railway built?

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

What condition is Sbl Route 0295 over NS Railway 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Sbl Route 0295 over NS Railway carry?

About 171 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sbl Route 0295 over NS Railway?

The structure is 168 ft (51.1 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Sbl Route 0295 over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.