US Bridges

I-95 over Ns; B Brook St; Lt Run

Poor

Prince George County, Virginia · .73 FR 85N & .35 Ch Cl · Structure no. 000000000021145

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
820 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
106,973
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 over Ns; B Brook St; Lt Run is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying I-95 over Ns; B Brook St; Lt Run in Prince George County, Virginia. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 67 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 106,973 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 119,275 by 2045. The structure is 820 ft (249.9 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-95
CrossesNs; B Brook St; Lt Run
Location.73 FR 85N & .35 Ch Cl
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates37.23406, -77.39558
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length820 ft (249.9 m)
Longest span151 ft (46 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.2 m)
Roadway width102 ft (31.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106,973 (2022)
Projected traffic119,275 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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$193 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 over Ns; B Brook St; Lt Run built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is I-95 over Ns; B Brook St; Lt Run 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I-95 over Ns; B Brook St; Lt Run carry?

About 106,973 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-95 over Ns; B Brook St; Lt Run?

The structure is 820 ft (249.9 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (46 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 over Ns; B Brook St; Lt Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.