US Bridges

I-95 Hov over Powells Creek

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Prince William County, Virginia · 01.95FR234/01.75TO784 · Structure no. 000000000024662

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
295 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,169
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 Hov over Powells Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 Hov over Powells Creek 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 17,169 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,067 by 2042. The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long and 50 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-95 Hov
CrossesPowells Creek
Location01.95FR234/01.75TO784
RouteInterstate 95
CountyPrince William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.60622, -77.30886
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 23 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating64.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length295 ft (89.9 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,169 (2022)
Projected traffic25,067 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 Hov over Powells Creek built?

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

What condition is I-95 Hov over Powells Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does I-95 Hov over Powells Creek carry?

About 17,169 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-95 Hov over Powells Creek?

The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 Hov over Powells Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.