US Bridges

Sbl I-295 over Route 36

Fair

Prince George County, Virginia · 3.52FR CHESTCO&3.4 to 106 · Structure no. 000000000023271

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
212 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,392
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sbl I-295 over Route 36 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sbl I-295 over Route 36 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 11,392 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,708 by 2045. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSbl I-295
CrossesRoute 36
Location3.52FR CHESTCO&3.4 to 106
RouteInterstate 295
CountyPrince George County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.26669, -77.32252
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating86 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.5 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,392 (2022)
Projected traffic11,708 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Sbl I-295 over Route 36 built?

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

What condition is Sbl I-295 over Route 36 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Sbl I-295 over Route 36 carry?

About 11,392 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sbl I-295 over Route 36?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Sbl I-295 over Route 36?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.