US Bridges

Opitz Boulevard over Route 95

Fair

Prince William County, Virginia · 00.12 1781 / 00.90 1381 · Structure no. 000000000014334

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
470 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Opitz Boulevard over Route 95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Opitz Boulevard over Route 95 in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 6 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 35,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,403 by 2042. The structure is 470 ft (143.4 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOpitz Boulevard
CrossesRoute 95
Location00.12 1781 / 00.90 1381
RouteCounty Highway 2000
Coordinates38.63635, -77.29092
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.6 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length470 ft (143.4 m)
Longest span168 ft (51.2 m)
Deck width105 ft (32 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,000 (2023)
Projected traffic32,403 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$125 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Opitz Boulevard over Route 95 built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Opitz Boulevard over Route 95 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 Opitz Boulevard over Route 95 carry?

About 35,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Opitz Boulevard over Route 95?

The structure is 470 ft (143.4 m) long with a longest span of 168 ft (51.2 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns Opitz Boulevard over Route 95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.