US Bridges

Route 295 Nbl over CSX Transportation

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · 4.13 FR 5 & 1.88 to 60 · Structure no. 000000000009981

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,044
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 295 Nbl over CSX Transportation is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 295 Nbl over CSX Transportation 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 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 22,044 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,892 by 2042. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoute 295 Nbl
CrossesCSX Transportation
Location4.13 FR 5 & 1.88 to 60
RouteInterstate 295
Coordinates37.48877, -77.29604
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2025
Inspection intervalevery 17 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,044 (2022)
Projected traffic22,892 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 Route 295 Nbl over CSX Transportation built?

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

What condition is Route 295 Nbl over CSX Transportation 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 April 2025.

How much traffic does Route 295 Nbl over CSX Transportation carry?

About 22,044 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 295 Nbl over CSX Transportation?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Route 295 Nbl over CSX Transportation?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.