US Bridges

Loop D from I-295 over I-295

Good

Henrico County, Virginia · 3.2 Fr. RTE 5 · Structure no. 000000000027318

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
314 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,010
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loop D from I-295 over I-295 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Loop D from I-295 over I-295 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 19,010 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,795 by 2042. The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLoop D from I-295
CrossesI-295
Location3.2 Fr. RTE 5
RouteInterstate 295
Coordinates37.47318, -77.30601
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating58.8 US tons
Inventory rating45.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length314 ft (95.7 m)
Longest span162 ft (49.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,010 (2022)
Projected traffic25,795 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 Loop D from I-295 over I-295 built?

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

What condition is Loop D from I-295 over I-295 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 Loop D from I-295 over I-295 carry?

About 19,010 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Loop D from I-295 over I-295?

The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long with a longest span of 162 ft (49.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Loop D from I-295 over I-295?

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