US Bridges

Setzer Road over I-95 & Route 301

Fair

Sussex County, Virginia · 0.50 MI FR Route 657 · Structure no. 000000000018378

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
353 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
216
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Setzer Road over I-95 & Route 301 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Setzer Road 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 216 vehicles a day, projected to reach 350 by 2042. The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSetzer Road
CrossesI-95 & Route 301
Location0.50 MI FR Route 657
RouteCounty Highway 670
CountySussex County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.95223, -77.39308
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length353 ft (107.6 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic216 (2014)
Projected traffic350 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Setzer Road over I-95 & Route 301 built?

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

What condition is Setzer Road 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Setzer Road over I-95 & Route 301 carry?

About 216 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Setzer Road over I-95 & Route 301?

The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Setzer Road over I-95 & Route 301?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.