US Bridges

Loop B of I-295 over Allens Branch

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · 0.25 Nuckols & 0.05 I-295 · Structure no. 000000000009944

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,576
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loop B of I-295 over Allens Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Loop B of I-295 over Allens Branch 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 6 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 1,576 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,302 by 2045. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLoop B of I-295
CrossesAllens Branch
Location0.25 Nuckols & 0.05 I-295
RouteInterstate 295
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.67225, -77.57967
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating99.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,576 (2022)
Projected traffic2,302 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Loop B of I-295 over Allens Branch built?

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

What condition is Loop B of I-295 over Allens Branch 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 Loop B of I-295 over Allens Branch carry?

About 1,576 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Loop B of I-295 over Allens Branch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Loop B of I-295 over Allens Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.