US Bridges

Sbl Chamberlayne over RTE I 95

Poor

Henrico County, Virginia · 0.44 to I-95 & 0.71 Ncl R · Structure no. 000000000010008

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
378 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,609
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sbl Chamberlayne over RTE I 95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sbl Chamberlayne over RTE I 95 in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 63 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 5,609 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,191 by 2045. The structure is 378 ft (115.1 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSbl Chamberlayne
CrossesRTE I 95
Location0.44 to I-95 & 0.71 Ncl R
RouteU.S. Route 301
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.61139, -77.44701
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length378 ft (115.1 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,609 (2022)
Projected traffic8,191 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$300 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sbl Chamberlayne over RTE I 95 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Sbl Chamberlayne over RTE I 95 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Sbl Chamberlayne over RTE I 95 carry?

About 5,609 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sbl Chamberlayne over RTE I 95?

The structure is 378 ft (115.1 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Sbl Chamberlayne over RTE I 95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.