US Bridges

Interstate 95 over Rte. 197 (laburnum Ave.)

Fair

Henrico County, Virginia · 0.26 FR 64 & 0.51 to 195 · Structure no. 000000000021498

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
122 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
130,754
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 95 over Rte. 197 (laburnum Ave.) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 95 over Rte. 197 (laburnum Ave.) 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 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 130,754 vehicles a day, projected to reach 145,791 by 2045. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesInterstate 95
CrossesRte. 197 (laburnum Ave.)
Location0.26 FR 64 & 0.51 to 195
RouteInterstate 95
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.58373, -77.46992
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.1 m)
Roadway width103 ft (31.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130,754 (2022)
Projected traffic145,791 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$35.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 95 over Rte. 197 (laburnum Ave.) built?

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

What condition is Interstate 95 over Rte. 197 (laburnum Ave.) 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 95 over Rte. 197 (laburnum Ave.) carry?

About 130,754 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Interstate 95 over Rte. 197 (laburnum Ave.)?

The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 95 over Rte. 197 (laburnum Ave.)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.