US Bridges

I-95 Sbl Ramp over Southwest Swamp

Fair

Sussex County, Virginia · 0.14 MI FR Route 40 · Structure no. 000000000018261

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
142 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 Sbl Ramp over Southwest Swamp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 Sbl Ramp over Southwest Swamp 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 290 vehicles a day, projected to reach 423 by 2045. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95 Sbl Ramp
CrossesSouthwest Swamp
Location0.14 MI FR Route 40
RouteInterstate 95
CountySussex County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.94136, -77.39309
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.7 US tons
Inventory rating79.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2022)
Projected traffic423 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Ramp over Southwest Swamp built?

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

What condition is I-95 Sbl Ramp 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 March 2023.

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

About 290 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is I-95 Sbl Ramp over Southwest Swamp?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 Sbl Ramp over Southwest Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.