US Bridges

SB 95 over CSX R.R. & Metro Rail

Good

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.80FR613/01.10TO395 · Structure no. 000000000027836

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
501 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
94,247
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB 95 over CSX R.R. & Metro Rail is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SB 95 over CSX R.R. & Metro Rail in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 94,247 vehicles a day, projected to reach 121,801 by 2042. The structure is 501 ft (152.7 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSB 95
CrossesCSX R.R. & Metro Rail
Location00.80FR613/01.10TO395
RouteInterstate 95
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.79366, -77.15338
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.7 US tons
Inventory rating52.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length501 ft (152.7 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.8 m)
Roadway width95 ft (28.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94,247 (2022)
Projected traffic121,801 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$230 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SB 95 over CSX R.R. & Metro Rail built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SB 95 over CSX R.R. & Metro Rail in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2022.

How much traffic does SB 95 over CSX R.R. & Metro Rail carry?

About 94,247 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is SB 95 over CSX R.R. & Metro Rail?

The structure is 501 ft (152.7 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns SB 95 over CSX R.R. & Metro Rail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.