US Bridges

Route 40 Wbl over I-95

Fair

Sussex County, Virginia · 0.40 Mi. FR Route 659 · Structure no. 000000000018241

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
259 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,187
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 40 Wbl over I-95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 40 Wbl over I-95 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 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 1,187 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,734 by 2045. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 40 Wbl
CrossesI-95
Location0.40 Mi. FR Route 659
RouteState Highway 40
CountySussex County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.94369, -77.39276
Functional classRural 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.
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 inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length259 ft (78.9 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,187 (2022)
Projected traffic1,734 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Route 40 Wbl over I-95 built?

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

What condition is Route 40 Wbl over I-95 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Route 40 Wbl over I-95 carry?

About 1,187 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 40 Wbl over I-95?

The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Route 40 Wbl over I-95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.