US Bridges

Ellerslie Avenue over Route I-95

Fair

Colonial Heights city, Virginia · .19 Compn RD .10 Holly Av · Structure no. 000000000020128

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
186 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,663
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ellerslie Avenue over Route I-95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ellerslie Avenue 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 14,663 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16,349 by 2042. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesEllerslie Avenue
CrossesRoute I-95
Location.19 Compn RD .10 Holly Av
RouteCity Street 0
CountyColonial Heights city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.26518, -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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,663 (2022)
Projected traffic16,349 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$455 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ellerslie Avenue over Route I-95 built?

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

What condition is Ellerslie Avenue 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 Ellerslie Avenue over Route I-95 carry?

About 14,663 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ellerslie Avenue over Route I-95?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Ellerslie Avenue over Route I-95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.