US Bridges

Prince Wm. Parkway over I-95 Sbl; Nbl; Hov

Fair

Prince William County, Virginia · 01.25FR2000/01.10TO1 · Structure no. 000000000024315

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
422 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
67,667
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prince Wm. Parkway over I-95 Sbl; Nbl; Hov is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Prince Wm. Parkway over I-95 Sbl; Nbl; Hov in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 67,667 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 98,794 by 2042. The structure is 422 ft (128.6 m) long and 123 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPrince Wm. Parkway
CrossesI-95 Sbl; Nbl; Hov
Location01.25FR2000/01.10TO1
RouteState Highway 294
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.65663, -77.28039
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating68 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length422 ft (128.6 m)
Longest span168 ft (51.2 m)
Deck width123 ft (37.4 m)
Roadway width120 ft (36.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67,667 (2022)
Projected traffic98,794 by 2042
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$600 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Prince Wm. Parkway over I-95 Sbl; Nbl; Hov built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prince Wm. Parkway over I-95 Sbl; Nbl; Hov 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Prince Wm. Parkway over I-95 Sbl; Nbl; Hov carry?

About 67,667 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Prince Wm. Parkway over I-95 Sbl; Nbl; Hov?

The structure is 422 ft (128.6 m) long with a longest span of 168 ft (51.2 m) and a deck 123 ft wide.

Who owns Prince Wm. Parkway over I-95 Sbl; Nbl; Hov?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.