US Bridges

Garys Church Road over INTERSTATE-95

Poor

Prince George County, Virginia · 0.29 FR 301 & 0.24 to 607 · Structure no. 000000000014087

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
222 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
854
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garys Church Road over INTERSTATE-95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Garys Church 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 854 vehicles a day, projected to reach 952 by 2045. The structure is 222 ft (67.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesGarys Church Road
CrossesINTERSTATE-95
Location0.29 FR 301 & 0.24 to 607
RouteCounty Highway 608
CountyPrince George County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.12673, -77.35792
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 rating56 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length222 ft (67.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic854 (2022)
Projected traffic952 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$600 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Garys Church Road over INTERSTATE-95 built?

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

What condition is Garys Church Road over INTERSTATE-95 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Garys Church Road over INTERSTATE-95 carry?

About 854 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Garys Church Road over INTERSTATE-95?

The structure is 222 ft (67.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Garys Church Road over INTERSTATE-95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.