INTERSTATE-295 Sbl over Blackwater Swamp
FairPrince George County, Virginia · 4.10 FR 36 & 2.50 to 460 · Structure no. 000000000023411
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 866 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,392
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
INTERSTATE-295 Sbl over Blackwater Swamp is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-295 Sbl over Blackwater Swamp 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 866 ft (264 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was INTERSTATE-295 Sbl over Blackwater Swamp built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is INTERSTATE-295 Sbl over Blackwater Swamp 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does INTERSTATE-295 Sbl over Blackwater Swamp carry?
About 11,392 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is INTERSTATE-295 Sbl over Blackwater Swamp?
The structure is 866 ft (264 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns INTERSTATE-295 Sbl over Blackwater Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.