US Bridges

I-295 Sbl over Route 106

Fair

Prince George County, Virginia · 3.60 FR 36 & 3.00 to 460 · Structure no. 000000000023408

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,392
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 Sbl over Route 106 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-295 Sbl over Route 106 in Prince George County, Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 2042. The structure is 172 ft (52.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-295 Sbl
CrossesRoute 106
Location3.60 FR 36 & 3.00 to 460
RouteInterstate 295
CountyPrince George County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.22271, -77.29378
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 inspectionMarch 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length172 ft (52.5 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,392 (2022)
Projected traffic11,708 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 I-295 Sbl over Route 106 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-295 Sbl over Route 106 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I-295 Sbl over Route 106 carry?

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

How long is I-295 Sbl over Route 106?

The structure is 172 ft (52.5 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-295 Sbl over Route 106?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.