US Bridges

Wbl I-295 over Route 33

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · 2.32 FR Nuckols · Structure no. 000000000009923

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
208 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31,752
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wbl I-295 over Route 33 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wbl I-295 over Route 33 in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 31,752 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,358 by 2045. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWbl I-295
CrossesRoute 33
Location2.32 FR Nuckols
RouteInterstate 295
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.68097, -77.54074
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.5 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,752 (2022)
Projected traffic46,358 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wbl I-295 over Route 33 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wbl I-295 over Route 33 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 I-295 over Route 33 carry?

About 31,752 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wbl I-295 over Route 33?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Wbl I-295 over Route 33?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.