US Bridges

I-95 Sbl over Nottoway River

Fair

Sussex County, Virginia · 3.12 MI FR Route 40 · Structure no. 000000000018249

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
264 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,548
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 Sbl over Nottoway River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 Sbl over Nottoway River in Sussex County, Virginia. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 67 years old, older 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 19,548 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,251 by 2042. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95 Sbl
CrossesNottoway River
Location3.12 MI FR Route 40
RouteInterstate 95
CountySussex County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.89877, -77.40034
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.5 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,548 (2022)
Projected traffic26,251 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 Sbl over Nottoway River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is I-95 Sbl over Nottoway River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I-95 Sbl over Nottoway River carry?

About 19,548 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-95 Sbl over Nottoway River?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 Sbl over Nottoway River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.