US Bridges

INTERSTATE-295 Nbl over Norfolk Southern Rwy

Fair

Prince George County, Virginia · 2.9 FR I-95 & 0.3 to 460 · Structure no. 000000000023416

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,615
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-295 Nbl over Norfolk Southern Rwy is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-295 Nbl 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 11,615 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,367 by 2042. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesINTERSTATE-295 Nbl
CrossesNorfolk Southern Rwy
Location2.9 FR I-95 & 0.3 to 460
RouteInterstate 295
Coordinates37.19068, -77.33144
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,615 (2022)
Projected traffic14,367 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 INTERSTATE-295 Nbl over Norfolk Southern Rwy built?

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

What condition is INTERSTATE-295 Nbl 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 INTERSTATE-295 Nbl over Norfolk Southern Rwy carry?

About 11,615 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-295 Nbl over Norfolk Southern Rwy?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-295 Nbl over Norfolk Southern Rwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.