US Bridges

Nbl Route 0295 over Western ST & NS Railway

Fair

Prince George County, Virginia · 0.13 FR 36&3.35 to Chest · Structure no. 000000000023278

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
192 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,615
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nbl Route 0295 over Western ST & NS Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nbl Route 0295 over Western ST & NS Railway 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 11,615 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,367 by 2042. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNbl Route 0295
CrossesWestern ST & NS Railway
Location0.13 FR 36&3.35 to Chest
RouteInterstate 295
Coordinates37.26815, -77.32429
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.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,615 (2022)
Projected traffic14,367 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 Nbl Route 0295 over Western ST & NS Railway built?

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

What condition is Nbl Route 0295 over Western ST & NS Railway 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 Nbl Route 0295 over Western ST & NS Railway carry?

About 11,615 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nbl Route 0295 over Western ST & NS Railway?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Nbl Route 0295 over Western ST & NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.