US Bridges

River Road over INTERSTATE-295

Fair

Prince George County, Virginia · 3.05 FR 144 & .3 Wcl Hpwl · Structure no. 000000000023234

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
310 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,506
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Road over INTERSTATE-295 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River Road over INTERSTATE-295 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 7,506 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,390 by 2042. The structure is 310 ft (94.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesRiver Road
CrossesINTERSTATE-295
Location3.05 FR 144 & .3 Wcl Hpwl
RouteCounty Highway 645
Coordinates37.29877, -77.3343
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating55.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length310 ft (94.6 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,506 (2022)
Projected traffic9,390 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was River Road over INTERSTATE-295 built?

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

What condition is River Road over INTERSTATE-295 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 2023.

How much traffic does River Road over INTERSTATE-295 carry?

About 7,506 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is River Road over INTERSTATE-295?

The structure is 310 ft (94.6 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns River Road over INTERSTATE-295?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.