US Bridges

I-95 Sbl over Blue Star Highway

Fair

Sussex County, Virginia · 13.50 MI FR Route 40 · Structure no. 000000000018268

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
193 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,202
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 Sbl over Blue Star Highway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 Sbl over Blue Star Highway in Sussex County, Virginia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 20,202 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,495 by 2042. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 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
CrossesBlue Star Highway
Location13.50 MI FR Route 40
RouteInterstate 95
CountySussex County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.76695, -77.47371
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.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 23 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101 US tons
Inventory rating77.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,202 (2022)
Projected traffic29,495 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 Sbl over Blue Star Highway built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-95 Sbl over Blue Star Highway 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I-95 Sbl over Blue Star Highway carry?

About 20,202 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-95 Sbl over Blue Star Highway?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 Sbl over Blue Star Highway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.