US Bridges

Middle Road over INTERSTATE-295

Fair

Prince George County, Virginia · 0.80 FR 630 & 0.64 to 647 · Structure no. 000000000023406

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
268 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,558
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Middle Road over INTERSTATE-295 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Middle 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 7,558 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,427 by 2042. The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesMiddle Road
CrossesINTERSTATE-295
Location0.80 FR 630 & 0.64 to 647
RouteCounty Highway 646
CountyPrince George County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.24915, -77.30376
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.5 US tons
Inventory rating65.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length268 ft (81.7 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,558 (2022)
Projected traffic8,427 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$440 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Middle Road over INTERSTATE-295 built?

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

What condition is Middle 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 January 2024.

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

About 7,558 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Middle Road over INTERSTATE-295?

The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Middle Road over INTERSTATE-295?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.