US Bridges

Wbl 895 over Darbytown Road

Good

Henrico County, Virginia · 3.0 Fr. Int. Laburnum Ave · Structure no. 000000000027206

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
113 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,764
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wbl 895 over Darbytown Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wbl 895 over Darbytown Road 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 4,764 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,233 by 2042. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWbl 895
CrossesDarbytown Road
Location3.0 Fr. Int. Laburnum Ave
RouteState Highway 895
Coordinates37.47821, -77.35159
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,764 (2022)
Projected traffic6,233 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Wbl 895 over Darbytown Road built?

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

What condition is Wbl 895 over Darbytown Road 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 Wbl 895 over Darbytown Road carry?

About 4,764 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wbl 895 over Darbytown Road?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Wbl 895 over Darbytown Road?

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