Washington Street over I-95 & Ramps K & L
PoorPetersburg city, Virginia · 0.22 FR 1 & 0.26 to 301 · Structure no. 000000000021188
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 262 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,584
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Washington Street over I-95 & Ramps K & L is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Washington Street over I-95 & Ramps K & L in Petersburg city, Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 14,584 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,261 by 2042. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Washington Street over I-95 & Ramps K & L built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Washington Street over I-95 & Ramps K & L in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Washington Street over I-95 & Ramps K & L carry?
About 14,584 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Washington Street over I-95 & Ramps K & L?
The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Washington Street over I-95 & Ramps K & L?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.