US Bridges

Ramp C of I-295 over Allen Branch

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · 0.3 Nuckols & 0.1 I-295 W · Structure no. 000000000009945

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,957
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp C of I-295 over Allen Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Ramp C of I-295 over Allen 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 2,957 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,319 by 2045. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp C of I-295
CrossesAllen Branch
Location0.3 Nuckols & 0.1 I-295 W
RouteInterstate 295
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.66971, -77.58657
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 inspectionSeptember 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length51 ft (15.5 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 traffic2,957 (2022)
Projected traffic4,319 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 Ramp C of I-295 over Allen Branch built?

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

What condition is Ramp C of I-295 over Allen 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp C of I-295 over Allen Branch carry?

About 2,957 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ramp C of I-295 over Allen Branch?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Ramp C of I-295 over Allen Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.