US Bridges

Interstate 95_NBL over Occoquan ROAD_RTE.906

Fair

Prince William County, Virginia · 01.3FR294/00.10TO123 · Structure no. 000000000014230

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
88,978
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 95_NBL over Occoquan ROAD_RTE.906 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 95_NBL over Occoquan ROAD_RTE.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 88,978 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 108,464 by 2042. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 95_NBL
CrossesOccoquan ROAD_RTE.906
Location01.3FR294/00.10TO123
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates38.66937, -77.2593
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88,978 (2022)
Projected traffic108,464 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$386 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 95_NBL over Occoquan ROAD_RTE.906 built?

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

What condition is Interstate 95_NBL over Occoquan ROAD_RTE.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 Interstate 95_NBL over Occoquan ROAD_RTE.906 carry?

About 88,978 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 95_NBL over Occoquan ROAD_RTE.906?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 95_NBL over Occoquan ROAD_RTE.906?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.