US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 Nbl over Second Swamp

Fair

Prince George County, Virginia · 1.09 FR 301 & 0.11 to 295 · Structure no. 000000000014043

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,318
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 Nbl over Second Swamp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 Nbl over Second Swamp in Prince George County, Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 24,318 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,304 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-95 Nbl
CrossesSecond Swamp
Location1.09 FR 301 & 0.11 to 295
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates37.15768, -77.35226
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,318 (2022)
Projected traffic32,304 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
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 Nbl over Second Swamp built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 Nbl over Second 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 Nbl over Second Swamp carry?

About 24,318 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-95 Nbl over Second Swamp?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 Nbl over Second Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.