US Bridges

Nbl I-195 over CSX Transp

Poor

Henrico County, Virginia · .04 FR 250 & .41 to Ncl · Structure no. 000000000021556

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
474 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
37,939
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nbl I-195 over CSX Transp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nbl I-195 over CSX Transp in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 37,939 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,753 by 2042. The structure is 474 ft (144.5 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNbl I-195
CrossesCSX Transp
Location.04 FR 250 & .41 to Ncl
RouteInterstate 195
Coordinates37.57036, -77.47734
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length474 ft (144.5 m)
Longest span141 ft (43 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,939 (2022)
Projected traffic39,753 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nbl I-195 over CSX Transp built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nbl I-195 over CSX Transp 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Nbl I-195 over CSX Transp carry?

About 37,939 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nbl I-195 over CSX Transp?

The structure is 474 ft (144.5 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Nbl I-195 over CSX Transp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.