US Bridges

I-95 Hov over Occoquan River

Fair

Prince William County, Virginia · 00.40 FR 123 / 00.75 to 1 · Structure no. 000000000014265

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
867 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
31,331
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 Hov over Occoquan River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 Hov over Occoquan River in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 31,331 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,463 by 2045. The structure is 867 ft (264.2 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95 Hov
CrossesOccoquan River
Location00.40 FR 123 / 00.75 to 1
RouteInterstate 95
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.67186, -77.24709
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.1 US tons
Inventory rating53.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length867 ft (264.2 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.9 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,331 (2022)
Projected traffic45,463 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$250 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 Hov over Occoquan River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is I-95 Hov 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 April 2023.

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

About 31,331 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-95 Hov over Occoquan River?

The structure is 867 ft (264.2 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 Hov over Occoquan River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.