US Bridges

I-95 Nbl over Stony Creek

Fair

Sussex County, Virginia · 3.26 MI to Pr Grge CO · Structure no. 000000000018262

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
304 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,937
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 Nbl over Stony Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 Nbl over Stony Creek 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 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 19,937 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,724 by 2045. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-95 Nbl
CrossesStony Creek
Location3.26 MI to Pr Grge CO
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates36.94918, -77.39214
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating61 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 width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,937 (2022)
Projected traffic23,724 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

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 Stony Creek built?

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

What condition is I-95 Nbl 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 Nbl over Stony Creek carry?

About 19,937 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-95 Nbl 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 56 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 Nbl over Stony Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.