US Bridges

Potomac Mills Road over NW Ramp E of Rt I-95

Fair

Prince William County, Virginia · 0.15FR1781 / 0.35TO2068 · Structure no. 000000000014419

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,545
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Potomac Mills Road over NW Ramp E of Rt I-95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Potomac Mills Road over NW Ramp E of Rt I-95 in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 2,545 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,990 by 2042. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPotomac Mills Road
CrossesNW Ramp E of Rt I-95
Location0.15FR1781 / 0.35TO2068
RouteCounty Highway 1780
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.63229, -77.29629
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 23 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.6 US tons
Inventory rating59.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,545 (2010)
Projected traffic2,990 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$115 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Potomac Mills Road over NW Ramp E of Rt I-95 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Potomac Mills Road over NW Ramp E of Rt 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Potomac Mills Road over NW Ramp E of Rt I-95 carry?

About 2,545 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Potomac Mills Road over NW Ramp E of Rt I-95?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Potomac Mills Road over NW Ramp E of Rt I-95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.