US Bridges

Route 648 over I-95 & Route 301

Fair

Sussex County, Virginia · 2.70 MI FR Route 649 · Structure no. 000000000018370

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
288 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
76
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 648 over I-95 & Route 301 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 648 over I-95 & Route 301 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 76 vehicles a day, projected to reach 106 by 2042. The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesRoute 648
CrossesI-95 & Route 301
Location2.70 MI FR Route 649
RouteCounty Highway 648
Coordinates36.90527, -77.39966
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.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length288 ft (87.8 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76 (2014)
Projected traffic106 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Route 648 over I-95 & Route 301 built?

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

What condition is Route 648 over I-95 & Route 301 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 Route 648 over I-95 & Route 301 carry?

About 76 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Route 648 over I-95 & Route 301?

The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Route 648 over I-95 & Route 301?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.