US Bridges

Route I-95 Nbl over Russell Road

Fair

Prince William County, Virginia · 00.17FR.STAFF.CL/02.42619 · Structure no. 000000000014246

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
68,959
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route I-95 Nbl over Russell Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route I-95 Nbl over Russell Road in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 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 68,959 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 80,981 by 2042. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute I-95 Nbl
CrossesRussell Road
Location00.17FR.STAFF.CL/02.42619
RouteInterstate 95
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.52203, -77.36941
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.7 US tons
Inventory rating54.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68,959 (2022)
Projected traffic80,981 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
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$2.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

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

About 68,959 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Route I-95 Nbl over Russell Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.