US Bridges

Comans Well Road over I-95

Fair

Sussex County, Virginia · 0.20 MI FR Route 301 · Structure no. 000000000018362

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
224 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
544
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Comans Well Road over I-95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Comans Well Road over I-95 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 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 544 vehicles a day, projected to reach 628 by 2042. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesComans Well Road
CrossesI-95
Location0.20 MI FR Route 301
RouteCounty Highway 642
CountySussex County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.87536, -77.40595
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating61.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic544 (2014)
Projected traffic628 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 Comans Well Road over I-95 built?

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

What condition is Comans Well Road 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Comans Well Road over I-95 carry?

About 544 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Comans Well Road over I-95?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Comans Well Road over I-95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.