US Bridges

Ebl Route 0295 over Broadwater Swamp

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · 0.20 FR 295 & 0.15 to 156 · Structure no. 000000000009947

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,547
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ebl Route 0295 over Broadwater Swamp is a concrete culvert carrying Ebl Route 0295 over Broadwater Swamp 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 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 3,547 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,180 by 2045. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEbl Route 0295
CrossesBroadwater Swamp
Location0.20 FR 295 & 0.15 to 156
RouteInterstate 295
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.55083, -77.28881
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 length48 ft (14.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,547 (2022)
Projected traffic5,180 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 Ebl Route 0295 over Broadwater Swamp built?

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

What condition is Ebl Route 0295 over Broadwater Swamp 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 Ebl Route 0295 over Broadwater Swamp carry?

About 3,547 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ebl Route 0295 over Broadwater Swamp?

The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Ebl Route 0295 over Broadwater Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.