US Bridges

I-295 Nbl Ramp-A over Norfolk Southern Rwy

Fair

Prince George County, Virginia · 0.30 FR 295 & 0.30 to 460 · Structure no. 000000000023413

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
192 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
501
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295 Nbl Ramp-A over Norfolk Southern Rwy is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-295 Nbl Ramp-A over Norfolk Southern Rwy in Prince George County, Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 501 vehicles a day, projected to reach 733 by 2042. The structure is 192 ft (58.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-295 Nbl Ramp-A
CrossesNorfolk Southern Rwy
Location0.30 FR 295 & 0.30 to 460
RouteInterstate 295
CountyPrince George County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.18937, -77.33013
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length192 ft (58.4 m)
Longest span92 ft (27.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic501 (2022)
Projected traffic733 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 Nbl Ramp-A over Norfolk Southern Rwy built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-295 Nbl Ramp-A over Norfolk Southern Rwy 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I-295 Nbl Ramp-A over Norfolk Southern Rwy carry?

About 501 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is I-295 Nbl Ramp-A over Norfolk Southern Rwy?

The structure is 192 ft (58.4 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (27.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns I-295 Nbl Ramp-A over Norfolk Southern Rwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.