US Bridges

Sbl Route 0295 over Portugee Road

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · 1.75 to 60 & 4.26 FR 5 · Structure no. 000000000009977

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,726
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sbl Route 0295 over Portugee Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sbl Route 0295 over Portugee Road in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 21,726 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,537 by 2042. The structure is 204 ft (62.1 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSbl Route 0295
CrossesPortugee Road
Location1.75 to 60 & 4.26 FR 5
RouteInterstate 295
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.49023, -77.29465
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 23 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 rating58 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length204 ft (62.1 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.8 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,726 (2022)
Projected traffic23,537 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sbl Route 0295 over Portugee Road built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sbl Route 0295 over Portugee Road 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 2024.

How much traffic does Sbl Route 0295 over Portugee Road carry?

About 21,726 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sbl Route 0295 over Portugee Road?

The structure is 204 ft (62.1 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.8 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Sbl Route 0295 over Portugee Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.