US Bridges

Pohick Road over R.F. & P. RR and I-95

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 1.4 Rt. 1 / 00.08 641 · Structure no. 000000000023722

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
475 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,564
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pohick Road over R.F. & P. RR and I-95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pohick Road over R.F. & P. RR and I-95 in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 6 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 10,564 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,779 by 2042. The structure is 475 ft (144.8 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPohick Road
CrossesR.F. & P. RR and I-95
Location1.4 Rt. 1 / 00.08 641
RouteCounty Highway 638
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.72026, -77.2081
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 14 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length475 ft (144.8 m)
Longest span169 ft (51.5 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,564 (2022)
Projected traffic11,779 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$500 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pohick Road over R.F. & P. RR and I-95 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pohick Road over R.F. & P. RR and 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Pohick Road over R.F. & P. RR and I-95 carry?

About 10,564 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pohick Road over R.F. & P. RR and I-95?

The structure is 475 ft (144.8 m) long with a longest span of 169 ft (51.5 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Pohick Road over R.F. & P. RR and I-95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.