US Bridges

Laburnum over Route 0895

Good

Henrico County, Virginia · 0.5 FR RTE 5 · Structure no. 000000000027145

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
281 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2002 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laburnum over Route 0895 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Laburnum over Route 0895 in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,400 by 2042. The structure is 281 ft (85.7 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLaburnum
CrossesRoute 0895
Location0.5 FR RTE 5
Coordinates37.45783, -77.38428
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating93.7 US tons
Inventory rating72.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length281 ft (85.7 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.6 m)
Deck width72 ft (22 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2002)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 Laburnum over Route 0895 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Laburnum over Route 0895 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Laburnum over Route 0895 carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is Laburnum over Route 0895?

The structure is 281 ft (85.7 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.6 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Laburnum over Route 0895?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).