US Bridges

Sbl Route 0095 over Chopawamsic Creek

Fair

Prince William County, Virginia · 0.10FRRUSSELLRD/4.90TO610 · Structure no. 000000000014267

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

About this bridge

Sbl Route 0095 over Chopawamsic Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sbl Route 0095 over Chopawamsic Creek in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 1963, 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 67,708 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 92,835 by 2042. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSbl Route 0095
CrossesChopawamsic Creek
Location0.10FRRUSSELLRD/4.90TO610
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates38.52107, -77.37216
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.2 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67,708 (2022)
Projected traffic92,835 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
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$175 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sbl Route 0095 over Chopawamsic Creek built?

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

What condition is Sbl Route 0095 over Chopawamsic 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Sbl Route 0095 over Chopawamsic Creek carry?

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

How long is Sbl Route 0095 over Chopawamsic Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Sbl Route 0095 over Chopawamsic Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.