US Bridges

Nbl Route 0295 over Route 5

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · 4.13FRCHESCL&6.0TO60 · Structure no. 000000000009993

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
200 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,067
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nbl Route 0295 over Route 5 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nbl Route 0295 over Route 5 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 19,067 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,013 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 74 ft wide.

CarriesNbl Route 0295
CrossesRoute 5
Location4.13FRCHESCL&6.0TO60
RouteInterstate 295
Coordinates37.4368, -77.3332
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating80 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.5 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,067 (2022)
Projected traffic23,013 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Nbl Route 0295 over Route 5 built?

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

What condition is Nbl Route 0295 over Route 5 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Nbl Route 0295 over Route 5 carry?

About 19,067 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nbl Route 0295 over Route 5?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Nbl Route 0295 over Route 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.