US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 Nbl over NS Railway

Poor

Prince George County, Virginia · 1.0 FR Wgnr & 1.64 to 460 · Structure no. 000000000021149

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
197 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,682
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 Nbl over NS Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 Nbl over NS Railway in Prince George County, Virginia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 25,682 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,074 by 2045. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-95 Nbl
CrossesNS Railway
Location1.0 FR Wgnr & 1.64 to 460
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates37.2045, -77.3652
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,682 (2022)
Projected traffic34,074 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was INTERSTATE-95 Nbl over NS Railway built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 Nbl over NS Railway 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 Nbl over NS Railway carry?

About 25,682 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-95 Nbl over NS Railway?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 Nbl over NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.