US Bridges

Sbl Chamberlayne over RTE I 95 & Upham Brook

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · 0.88WILKSN RD0.44I-95 · Structure no. 000000000010010

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
302 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,609
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sbl Chamberlayne over RTE I 95 & Upham Brook is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sbl Chamberlayne over RTE I 95 & Upham Brook 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 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 5,609 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,191 by 2045. The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSbl Chamberlayne
CrossesRTE I 95 & Upham Brook
Location0.88WILKSN RD0.44I-95
RouteU.S. Route 301
Coordinates37.61793, -77.44431
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length302 ft (92.1 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,609 (2022)
Projected traffic8,191 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 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 & Upham Brook 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 & Upham Brook 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 January 2023.

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

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

How long is Sbl Chamberlayne over RTE I 95 & Upham Brook?

The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Sbl Chamberlayne over RTE I 95 & Upham Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.