US Bridges

Airport Drive over RTE 895

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Henrico County, Virginia · .4 FR 895 EB/3.3 to 60 · Structure no. 000000000029518

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
197 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,725
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport Drive over RTE 895 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Airport Drive over RTE 895 in Henrico County, Virginia. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 4,725 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,898 by 2045. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 72 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesAirport Drive
CrossesRTE 895
Location.4 FR 895 EB/3.3 to 60
RouteState Highway 281
CountyHenrico County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.47879, -77.33984
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width72 ft (22 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,725 (2022)
Projected traffic6,898 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate 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 Airport Drive over RTE 895 built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airport Drive over RTE 895 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Airport Drive over RTE 895 carry?

About 4,725 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Airport Drive over RTE 895?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Airport Drive over RTE 895?

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