US Bridges

Dumfries Road over Route I-95 Sbl;hov;nbl

Good

Prince William County, Virginia · 00.55FR1/03.50TO643 · Structure no. 000000000024436

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
350 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
46,090
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dumfries Road over Route I-95 Sbl;hov;nbl is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dumfries Road over Route I-95 Sbl;hov;nbl 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 46,090 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,291 by 2045. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 148 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDumfries Road
CrossesRoute I-95 Sbl;hov;nbl
Location00.55FR1/03.50TO643
RouteState Highway 234
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.5799, -77.32247
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 23 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width148 ft (45.1 m)
Roadway width136 ft (41.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,090 (2022)
Projected traffic67,291 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure9
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$205 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Dumfries Road over Route I-95 Sbl;hov;nbl built?

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

What condition is Dumfries Road over Route I-95 Sbl;hov;nbl 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Dumfries Road over Route I-95 Sbl;hov;nbl carry?

About 46,090 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dumfries Road over Route I-95 Sbl;hov;nbl?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 148 ft wide.

Who owns Dumfries Road over Route I-95 Sbl;hov;nbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.