US Bridges

I-95 & Route 301 over Stream

Fair

Sussex County, Virginia · 0.66 MI FR Route 648 · Structure no. 000000000024851

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
38,884
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 & Route 301 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying I-95 & Route 301 over Stream 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 38,884 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,356 by 2045. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95 & Route 301
CrossesStream
Location0.66 MI FR Route 648
RouteInterstate 95
CountySussex County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.91464, -77.39728
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,884 (2022)
Projected traffic43,356 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 & Route 301 over Stream built?

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

What condition is I-95 & Route 301 over Stream 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 January 2023.

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

About 38,884 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns I-95 & Route 301 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.