US Bridges

Route 0295 Ramp a over Western ST & NS Railway

Fair

Prince George County, Virginia · 0.2 FR 36 & 0.3 to I-295N · Structure no. 000000000023283

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
200 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,346
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 0295 Ramp a over Western ST & NS Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 0295 Ramp a 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 1,346 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,965 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 0295 Ramp a
CrossesWestern ST & NS Railway
Location0.2 FR 36 & 0.3 to I-295N
RouteInterstate 295
CountyPrince George County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.26874, -77.32282
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length200 ft (61.1 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,346 (2022)
Projected traffic1,965 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 Route 0295 Ramp a over Western ST & NS Railway built?

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

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

About 1,346 vehicles per day (2022 count).

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

The structure is 200 ft (61.1 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Route 0295 Ramp a over Western ST & NS Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.