US Bridges

Courtland Road over INTERSTATE-95

Fair

Prince George County, Virginia · 0.10 FR 301 & 0.13 to 156 · Structure no. 000000000014033

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
245 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,399
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Courtland Road over INTERSTATE-95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Courtland Road over INTERSTATE-95 in Prince George County, Virginia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,399 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,560 by 2045. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCourtland Road
CrossesINTERSTATE-95
Location0.10 FR 301 & 0.13 to 156
RouteState Highway 35
Coordinates37.08178, -77.35858
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,399 (2022)
Projected traffic1,560 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$340 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Courtland Road over INTERSTATE-95 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Courtland Road over INTERSTATE-95 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Courtland Road over INTERSTATE-95 carry?

About 1,399 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Courtland Road over INTERSTATE-95?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Courtland Road over INTERSTATE-95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.