US Bridges

Rives Road over Route I-95

Fair

Petersburg city, Virginia · .05 FR95S Rp .05 TO95N Rp · Structure no. 000000000021083

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
222 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,848
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rives Road over Route I-95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rives Road over Route I-95 in Petersburg city, Virginia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 9,848 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,194 by 2042. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRives Road
CrossesRoute I-95
Location.05 FR95S Rp .05 TO95N Rp
RouteCity Street 629
CountyPetersburg city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.17574, -77.35212
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionJuly 2024
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 rating64.4 US tons
Inventory rating49.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,848 (2022)
Projected traffic13,194 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Rives Road over Route I-95 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rives 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Rives Road over Route I-95 carry?

About 9,848 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Rives Road over Route I-95?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Rives Road over Route I-95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.