US Bridges

Owens Road over I-95

Fair

Sussex County, Virginia · 0.20 MI FR Route 301 · Structure no. 000000000018367

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
222 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
68
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Owens Road over I-95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Owens 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 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 68 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2042. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOwens Road
CrossesI-95
Location0.20 MI FR Route 301
RouteCounty Highway 645
CountySussex County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.85341, -77.42401
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionApril 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 rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating63.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68 (2022)
Projected traffic76 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Owens Road over I-95 built?

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

What condition is Owens 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 Owens Road over I-95 carry?

About 68 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Owens Road over I-95?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Owens Road over I-95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.