US Bridges

I-95 Sbl over Stony Creek

Fair

Sussex County, Virginia · 3.24 MI FR Prince Geo.Co. · Structure no. 000000000018250

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
304 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,764
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 Sbl over Stony Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 Sbl over Stony Creek in Sussex County, Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 19,764 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,322 by 2045. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-95 Sbl
CrossesStony Creek
Location3.24 MI FR Prince Geo.Co.
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates36.94933, -77.39246
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,764 (2022)
Projected traffic24,322 by 2045
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 Stony Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-95 Sbl over Stony Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does I-95 Sbl over Stony Creek carry?

About 19,764 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-95 Sbl over Stony Creek?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 Sbl over Stony Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.