US Bridges

I-95 over Westwood Avenue

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · 0.25 FR 161 & 0.19 to 64 · Structure no. 000000000021457

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
159,615
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 over Westwood Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 over Westwood Avenue in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 159,615 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 177,971 by 2045. The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long and 131 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95
CrossesWestwood Avenue
Location0.25 FR 161 & 0.19 to 64
RouteInterstate 95
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.57813, -77.46607
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.2 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width131 ft (40 m)
Roadway width125 ft (38.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic159,615 (2022)
Projected traffic177,971 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure8
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$95 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 over Westwood Avenue built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is I-95 over Westwood 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I-95 over Westwood Avenue carry?

About 159,615 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-95 over Westwood Avenue?

The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 131 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 over Westwood Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.