US Bridges

Bull Hill Road over INTERSTATE-295

Fair

Prince George County, Virginia · 0.80 FR 460 & 1.29 to 106 · Structure no. 000000000023412

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
431 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,875
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bull Hill Road over INTERSTATE-295 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bull Hill Road over INTERSTATE-295 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 2,875 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,198 by 2042. The structure is 431 ft (131.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesBull Hill Road
CrossesINTERSTATE-295
Location0.80 FR 460 & 1.29 to 106
RouteCounty Highway 630
CountyPrince George County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.19575, -77.32072
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length431 ft (131.3 m)
Longest span154 ft (46.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,875 (2022)
Projected traffic4,198 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bull Hill Road over INTERSTATE-295 built?

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

What condition is Bull Hill 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 Bull Hill Road over INTERSTATE-295 carry?

About 2,875 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Bull Hill Road over INTERSTATE-295?

The structure is 431 ft (131.3 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Bull Hill Road over INTERSTATE-295?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.