US Bridges

I-95 Sbl over Southwest Swamp

Fair

Sussex County, Virginia · 0.16 Miles to Stony Creek · Structure no. 000000000018251

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
153 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,548
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 Sbl over Southwest Swamp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 Sbl over Southwest Swamp 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 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 2045. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 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
CrossesSouthwest Swamp
Location0.16 Miles to Stony Creek
RouteInterstate 95
CountySussex County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.94147, -77.39277
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating92 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,548 (2022)
Projected traffic26,251 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 Southwest Swamp built?

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

What condition is I-95 Sbl over Southwest Swamp 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 2023.

How much traffic does I-95 Sbl over Southwest Swamp carry?

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

How long is I-95 Sbl over Southwest Swamp?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 Sbl over Southwest Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.