US Bridges

Route 0095 (0064) over Sherwood Avenue

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · 1.48 FR 1 & .76 to 161 · Structure no. 000000000021447

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150,973
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 0095 (0064) over Sherwood Avenue is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 0095 (0064) over Sherwood Avenue in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 67 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 6 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 150,973 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 168,335 by 2045. The structure is 128 ft (39.1 m) long and 123 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 0095 (0064)
CrossesSherwood Avenue
Location1.48 FR 1 & .76 to 161
RouteInterstate 95
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.56998, -77.4537
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.6 m)
Deck width123 ft (37.5 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150,973 (2022)
Projected traffic168,335 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$960 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 0095 (0064) over Sherwood Avenue built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Route 0095 (0064) over Sherwood Avenue 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Route 0095 (0064) over Sherwood Avenue carry?

About 150,973 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 0095 (0064) over Sherwood Avenue?

The structure is 128 ft (39.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.6 m) and a deck 123 ft wide.

Who owns Route 0095 (0064) over Sherwood Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.