US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 Sbl over Jones Hole Swamp

Fair

Prince George County, Virginia · 5.67 FR Ssx & 6.27 TO295E · Structure no. 000000000014038

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,435
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 Sbl over Jones Hole Swamp is a concrete tee beam carrying INTERSTATE-95 Sbl over Jones Hole Swamp in Prince George County, Virginia. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 5 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 20,435 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,467 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-95 Sbl
CrossesJones Hole Swamp
Location5.67 FR Ssx & 6.27 TO295E
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates37.07333, -77.36611
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,435 (2022)
Projected traffic23,467 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was INTERSTATE-95 Sbl over Jones Hole Swamp built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 Sbl over Jones Hole Swamp 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 Sbl over Jones Hole Swamp carry?

About 20,435 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-95 Sbl over Jones Hole Swamp?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 Sbl over Jones Hole Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.