US Bridges

Rives Road over INTERSTATE-295

Fair

Prince George County, Virginia · .30 FR Ptbg & .99 to 630 · Structure no. 000000000023419

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
268 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,982
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rives Road over INTERSTATE-295 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rives Road over INTERSTATE-295 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 9,982 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,771 by 2042. The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesRives Road
CrossesINTERSTATE-295
Location.30 FR Ptbg & .99 to 630
RouteCounty Highway 629
CountyPrince George County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.17803, -77.34015
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating60.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length268 ft (81.7 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,982 (2022)
Projected traffic13,771 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Rives Road over INTERSTATE-295 built?

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

What condition is Rives 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 Rives Road over INTERSTATE-295 carry?

About 9,982 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rives Road over INTERSTATE-295?

The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Rives Road over INTERSTATE-295?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.