US Bridges

Conduit Road over Route I-95

Fair

Colonial Heights city, Virginia · .10 W Roslyn RD & .25 144 · Structure no. 000000000020126

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
280 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,803
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Conduit Road over Route I-95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Conduit Road over Route I-95 in Colonial Heights city, Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 9,803 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,930 by 2042. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesConduit Road
CrossesRoute I-95
Location.10 W Roslyn RD & .25 144
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.25411, -77.39729
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 rating97 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,803 (2022)
Projected traffic10,930 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$220.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Conduit Road over Route I-95 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Conduit Road 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 Conduit Road over Route I-95 carry?

About 9,803 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Conduit Road over Route I-95?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Conduit Road over Route I-95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.