US Bridges

Dale Boulevard over Route I-95

Fair

Prince William County, Virginia · .60MI.FR 2068/.35MI.TO638 · Structure no. 000000000014391

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
421 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
40,886
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dale Boulevard over Route I-95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dale Boulevard over Route I-95 in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 40,886 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,694 by 2045. The structure is 421 ft (128.3 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDale Boulevard
CrossesRoute I-95
Location.60MI.FR 2068/.35MI.TO638
RouteCounty Highway 784
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.6283, -77.29382
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 22 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 rating68.3 US tons
Inventory rating52.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length421 ft (128.3 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width116 ft (35.3 m)
Roadway width109 ft (33.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,886 (2022)
Projected traffic59,694 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$175 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Dale Boulevard over Route I-95 built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dale Boulevard over Route I-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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Dale Boulevard over Route I-95 carry?

About 40,886 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dale Boulevard over Route I-95?

The structure is 421 ft (128.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.

Who owns Dale Boulevard over Route I-95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.