US Bridges

Route I-95 Sbl over Russell Road

Fair

Prince William County, Virginia · 00.17FR.STAFF.CL/02.42619 · Structure no. 000000000014244

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
67,708
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route I-95 Sbl over Russell Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route I-95 Sbl over Russell Road in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 67,708 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 88,958 by 2042. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute I-95 Sbl
CrossesRussell Road
Location00.17FR.STAFF.CL/02.42619
RouteInterstate 95
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.52225, -77.3708
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67,708 (2022)
Projected traffic88,958 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$150 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route I-95 Sbl over Russell Road built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Route I-95 Sbl over Russell Road 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 Route I-95 Sbl over Russell Road carry?

About 67,708 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route I-95 Sbl over Russell Road?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Route I-95 Sbl over Russell Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.