US Bridges

I-95 Nbl over Stream

Fair

Sussex County, Virginia · 0.54 MI FR Route 602 · Structure no. 000000000018276

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,071
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 Nbl over Stream is a steel culvert carrying I-95 Nbl over Stream 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 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 20,071 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,650 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95 Nbl
CrossesStream
Location0.54 MI FR Route 602
RouteInterstate 95
CountySussex County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.98715, -77.39216
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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
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
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,071 (2022)
Projected traffic24,650 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

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 Stream built?

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

What condition is I-95 Nbl over Stream 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 Nbl over Stream carry?

About 20,071 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-95 Nbl over Stream?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns I-95 Nbl over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.