US Bridges

Sbl Route 0295 over Darbytown Road

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · 04.13 to 60 & 1.88 to 5 · Structure no. 000000000009985

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
124 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,010
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sbl Route 0295 over Darbytown Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sbl Route 0295 over Darbytown 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 19,010 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,795 by 2042. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSbl Route 0295
CrossesDarbytown Road
Location04.13 to 60 & 1.88 to 5
RouteInterstate 295
Coordinates37.4599, -77.31491
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating77.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,010 (2022)
Projected traffic25,795 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
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Darbytown Road built?

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

What condition is Sbl Route 0295 over Darbytown 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 September 2024.

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

About 19,010 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sbl Route 0295 over Darbytown Road?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Sbl Route 0295 over Darbytown Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.