US Bridges

ST John Church RD over I-95

Fair

Sussex County, Virginia · 0.20 MI FR Route 670 · Structure no. 000000000018299

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
276 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
899
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST John Church RD over I-95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST John Church RD over I-95 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 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 899 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,002 by 2042. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesST John Church RD
CrossesI-95
Location0.20 MI FR Route 670
RouteCounty Highway 602
CountySussex County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.97907, -77.39312
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length276 ft (84.1 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic899 (2022)
Projected traffic1,002 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 ST John Church RD over I-95 built?

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

What condition is ST John Church RD over I-95 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 2024.

How much traffic does ST John Church RD over I-95 carry?

About 899 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is ST John Church RD over I-95?

The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns ST John Church RD over I-95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.