US Bridges

I-95 Nbl over Nottoway River

Fair

Sussex County, Virginia · 1.7 MI to Route 642 · Structure no. 000000000018258

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
264 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,336
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 Nbl over Nottoway River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 Nbl over Nottoway River in Sussex County, Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 19,336 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,801 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).

CarriesI-95 Nbl
CrossesNottoway River
Location1.7 MI to Route 642
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates36.89869, -77.39999
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.
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.2 US tons

Structure

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 width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,336 (2022)
Projected traffic23,801 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 Nbl over Nottoway River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-95 Nbl 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 Nbl over Nottoway River carry?

About 19,336 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-95 Nbl 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 Nbl over Nottoway River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.