US Bridges

Cardinal Drive Wbl over I-95

Good

Prince William County, Virginia · 00.70FR1/03.60TO640 · Structure no. 000000000014297

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
413 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,465
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cardinal Drive Wbl over I-95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cardinal Drive Wbl over I-95 in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,465 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,359 by 2045. The structure is 413 ft (125.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCardinal Drive Wbl
CrossesI-95
Location00.70FR1/03.60TO640
RouteCounty Highway 610
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.6117, -77.30379
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length413 ft (125.9 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,465 (2022)
Projected traffic12,359 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cardinal Drive Wbl over I-95 built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cardinal Drive Wbl over I-95 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Cardinal Drive Wbl over I-95 carry?

About 8,465 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cardinal Drive Wbl over I-95?

The structure is 413 ft (125.9 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Cardinal Drive Wbl over I-95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.