US Bridges

Interstate 95_NBL over Powells Creek

Fair

Prince William County, Virginia · 01.99FR234/02.30TO784 · Structure no. 000000000014233

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
295 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75,042
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 95_NBL over Powells Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 95_NBL over Powells Creek in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 62 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 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 75,042 vehicles a day, projected to reach 91,457 by 2042. The structure is 295 ft (90 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesInterstate 95_NBL
CrossesPowells Creek
Location01.99FR234/02.30TO784
RouteInterstate 95
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.6061, -77.3083
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length295 ft (90 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.1 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75,042 (2022)
Projected traffic91,457 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$220 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 95_NBL over Powells Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Interstate 95_NBL over Powells Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 95_NBL over Powells Creek carry?

About 75,042 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Interstate 95_NBL over Powells Creek?

The structure is 295 ft (90 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.1 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 95_NBL over Powells Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.