US Bridges

S.B.L. 95 & Hov over Occoquan Road-Route 906

Fair

Prince William County, Virginia · 01.30FR294 / 0.25TO123 · Structure no. 000000000014228

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
81,223
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.B.L. 95 & Hov over Occoquan Road-Route 906 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.B.L. 95 & Hov over Occoquan Road-Route 906 in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 63 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 81,223 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 113,324 by 2042. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesS.B.L. 95 & Hov
CrossesOccoquan Road-Route 906
Location01.30FR294 / 0.25TO123
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates38.66967, -77.25935
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 23 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width104 ft (31.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81,223 (2022)
Projected traffic113,324 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$370 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S.B.L. 95 & Hov over Occoquan Road-Route 906 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is S.B.L. 95 & Hov over Occoquan Road-Route 906 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does S.B.L. 95 & Hov over Occoquan Road-Route 906 carry?

About 81,223 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S.B.L. 95 & Hov over Occoquan Road-Route 906?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns S.B.L. 95 & Hov over Occoquan Road-Route 906?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.