US Bridges

Route I95 Sbl over Joplin Road

Good

Prince William County, Virginia · 02.40FRRUSSEL/02.42TO234 · Structure no. 000000000026986

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
172 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
73,966
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route I95 Sbl over Joplin Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route I95 Sbl over Joplin Road in Prince William County, Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 73,966 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 79,625 by 2042. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesRoute I95 Sbl
CrossesJoplin Road
Location02.40FRRUSSEL/02.42TO234
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates38.5495, -77.3437
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.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.2 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73,966 (2022)
Projected traffic79,625 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
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$150 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route I95 Sbl over Joplin Road built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route I95 Sbl over Joplin Road 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Route I95 Sbl over Joplin Road carry?

About 73,966 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route I95 Sbl over Joplin Road?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns Route I95 Sbl over Joplin Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.