US Bridges

INTERSTATE-95 Sbl over Mingea Street

Fair

Prince George County, Virginia · .06 FR 85S & .23 to 460E · Structure no. 000000000021171

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
58,711
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-95 Sbl over Mingea Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-95 Sbl over Mingea Street in Prince George County, Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 58,711 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,285 by 2045. The structure is 174 ft (53.1 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-95 Sbl
CrossesMingea Street
Location.06 FR 85S & .23 to 460E
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates37.22462, -77.39318
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length174 ft (53.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58,711 (2022)
Projected traffic70,285 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Sbl over Mingea Street built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is INTERSTATE-95 Sbl over Mingea Street 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does INTERSTATE-95 Sbl over Mingea Street carry?

About 58,711 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-95 Sbl over Mingea Street?

The structure is 174 ft (53.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-95 Sbl over Mingea Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.