US Bridges

INTERSTATE-295 Sbl over Route 460

Fair

Prince George County, Virginia · 6.60 FR 36 & 3.10 to I-95 · Structure no. 000000000023417

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
187 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,599
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

INTERSTATE-295 Sbl over Route 460 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-295 Sbl over Route 460 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 5 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 7,599 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,875 by 2042. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesINTERSTATE-295 Sbl
CrossesRoute 460
Location6.60 FR 36 & 3.10 to I-95
RouteInterstate 295
CountyPrince George County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.19293, -77.32782
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.2 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,599 (2022)
Projected traffic9,875 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 INTERSTATE-295 Sbl over Route 460 built?

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

What condition is INTERSTATE-295 Sbl over Route 460 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 Sbl over Route 460 carry?

About 7,599 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is INTERSTATE-295 Sbl over Route 460?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns INTERSTATE-295 Sbl over Route 460?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.