US Bridges

Southpark Blvd over Route I-95

Fair

Colonial Heights city, Virginia · .05ROSLYNE(W).05ROSLYNE(E · Structure no. 000000000020124

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
203 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Southpark Blvd over Route I-95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Southpark Blvd over Route I-95 in Colonial Heights city, Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2042. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSouthpark Blvd
CrossesRoute I-95
Location.05ROSLYNE(W).05ROSLYNE(E
RouteCity Street 0
CountyColonial Heights city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.24307, -77.39471
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionDecember 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,000 (2020)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$122 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Southpark Blvd over Route I-95 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Southpark Blvd over Route 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Southpark Blvd over Route I-95 carry?

About 19,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Southpark Blvd over Route I-95?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Southpark Blvd over Route I-95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.