US Bridges

Nbl Route 0295 over Chickahominy River

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · 0.0 Hanove CO 0.0HENRIC C · Structure no. 000000000010005

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
962 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
42,398
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nbl Route 0295 over Chickahominy River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nbl Route 0295 over Chickahominy River 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 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 42,398 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,400 by 2045. The structure is 962 ft (293.2 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNbl Route 0295
CrossesChickahominy River
Location0.0 Hanove CO 0.0HENRIC C
RouteInterstate 295
Coordinates37.56174, -77.29659
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+12 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length962 ft (293.2 m)
Longest span118 ft (36.1 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.5 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,398 (2022)
Projected traffic60,400 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nbl Route 0295 over Chickahominy River built?

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

What condition is Nbl Route 0295 over Chickahominy River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Nbl Route 0295 over Chickahominy River carry?

About 42,398 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nbl Route 0295 over Chickahominy River?

The structure is 962 ft (293.2 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36.1 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Nbl Route 0295 over Chickahominy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.