US Bridges

Is 95 Sbl over CSX Railroad

Fair

Sussex County, Virginia · 3.31 from 614 /0.4 to 301 · Structure no. 000000000009054

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,202
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 95 Sbl over CSX Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 95 Sbl over CSX Railroad in Sussex County, Virginia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 20,202 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,495 by 2042. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIs 95 Sbl
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location3.31 from 614 /0.4 to 301
RouteInterstate 95
CountySussex County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.76563, -77.48071
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,202 (2022)
Projected traffic29,495 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
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 Is 95 Sbl over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 95 Sbl over CSX Railroad 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Is 95 Sbl over CSX Railroad carry?

About 20,202 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Is 95 Sbl over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Is 95 Sbl over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.