US Bridges

Tavern Road over INTERSTATE-95

Fair

Prince George County, Virginia · 0.50 to 649 & 0.30 FR 301 · Structure no. 000000000014105

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,464
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tavern Road over INTERSTATE-95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tavern Road over INTERSTATE-95 in Prince George County, Virginia. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 65 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 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 3,464 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,511 by 2042. The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesTavern Road
CrossesINTERSTATE-95
Location0.50 to 649 & 0.30 FR 301
RouteCounty Highway 626
CountyPrince George County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.15386, -77.35322
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length240 ft (73.1 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,464 (2022)
Projected traffic3,511 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$220 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tavern Road over INTERSTATE-95 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Tavern Road over INTERSTATE-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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Tavern Road over INTERSTATE-95 carry?

About 3,464 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Tavern Road over INTERSTATE-95?

The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Tavern Road over INTERSTATE-95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.