US Bridges

I-95 SB over Occoquan River

Fair

Prince William County, Virginia · 00.40FR123/00.85TO1 · Structure no. 000000000014264

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
866 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
77,464
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 SB over Occoquan River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 SB over Occoquan River in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 77,464 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 102,991 by 2045. The structure is 866 ft (263.9 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-95 SB
CrossesOccoquan River
Location00.40FR123/00.85TO1
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates38.672, -77.24744
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 21 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length866 ft (263.9 m)
Longest span181 ft (55.2 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77,464 (2022)
Projected traffic102,991 by 2045
Trucks1%
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$25 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 SB over Occoquan River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is I-95 SB over Occoquan River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I-95 SB over Occoquan River carry?

About 77,464 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-95 SB over Occoquan River?

The structure is 866 ft (263.9 m) long with a longest span of 181 ft (55.2 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 SB over Occoquan River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.