US Bridges

South Crater Road over I-95

Fair

Prince George County, Virginia · 0.37 FR 720 & 0.58 to 648 · Structure no. 000000000014074

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
332 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,129
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Crater Road over I-95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Crater Road over I-95 in Prince George County, Virginia. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 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 8,129 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,000 by 2045. The structure is 332 ft (101.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth Crater Road
CrossesI-95
Location0.37 FR 720 & 0.58 to 648
RouteU.S. Route 301
CountyPrince George County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.14161, -77.35589
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length332 ft (101.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,129 (2022)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was South Crater Road over I-95 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is South Crater Road over I-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 South Crater Road over I-95 carry?

About 8,129 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is South Crater Road over I-95?

The structure is 332 ft (101.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns South Crater Road over I-95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.