US Bridges

I-95 Sbl over Galley Swamp

Fair

Sussex County, Virginia · 1.60 MI to Route 40 · Structure no. 000000000018275

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,764
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 Sbl over Galley Swamp is a concrete culvert carrying I-95 Sbl over Galley 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 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 19,764 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,322 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95 Sbl
CrossesGalley Swamp
Location1.60 MI to Route 40
RouteInterstate 95
CountySussex County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.96697, -77.39269
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,764 (2022)
Projected traffic24,322 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Galley Swamp built?

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

What condition is I-95 Sbl over Galley 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 December 2023.

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

About 19,764 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-95 Sbl over Galley Swamp?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns I-95 Sbl over Galley Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.