US Bridges

I-295 Wbl over Appomattox Rv & Serv RD

Fair

Prince George County, Virginia · Chestfld CO & Hopewell · Structure no. 000000000023232

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,964 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,901
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 Wbl over Appomattox Rv & Serv RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-295 Wbl over Appomattox Rv & Serv RD in Prince George County, Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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 16,901 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,053 by 2045. The structure is 1,964 ft (598.6 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-295 Wbl
CrossesAppomattox Rv & Serv RD
LocationChestfld CO & Hopewell
RouteInterstate 295
CountyPrince George County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.31549, -77.33427
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating66.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+20 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,964 ft (598.6 m)
Longest span169 ft (51.4 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,901 (2022)
Projected traffic24,053 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-295 Wbl over Appomattox Rv & Serv RD built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-295 Wbl over Appomattox Rv & Serv RD 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 I-295 Wbl over Appomattox Rv & Serv RD carry?

About 16,901 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-295 Wbl over Appomattox Rv & Serv RD?

The structure is 1,964 ft (598.6 m) long with a longest span of 169 ft (51.4 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns I-295 Wbl over Appomattox Rv & Serv RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.