US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 Nbl over Jones Hole Swamp

Fair

Prince George County, Virginia · 5.64 FR Ssx & 4.90 to 301 · Structure no. 000000000014050

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,575
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 Nbl over Jones Hole Swamp is a concrete tee beam carrying INTERSTATE-95 Nbl over Jones Hole Swamp in Prince George County, Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 20,575 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,151 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesINTERSTATE-95 Nbl
CrossesJones Hole Swamp
Location5.64 FR Ssx & 4.90 to 301
RouteInterstate 95
CountyPrince George County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.0732, -77.36585
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,575 (2022)
Projected traffic26,151 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$230 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 Nbl 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 January 2024.

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

About 20,575 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 Nbl over Jones Hole Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.