US Bridges

I-95 Sbl over Po River & Access Road

Fair

Spotsylvania County, Virginia · 1.0M RTE606-6.5M RTE 1 · Structure no. 000000000017937

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
194 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50,941
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 Sbl over Po River & Access Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 Sbl over Po River & Access Road in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 61 years old, older 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 50,941 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,031 by 2042. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 62 ft wide.

CarriesI-95 Sbl
CrossesPo River & Access Road
Location1.0M RTE606-6.5M RTE 1
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates38.1457, -77.50607
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.3 US tons
Inventory rating62.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,941 (2022)
Projected traffic64,031 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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$110 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 Sbl over Po River & Access Road built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is I-95 Sbl over Po River & Access Road 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I-95 Sbl over Po River & Access Road carry?

About 50,941 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-95 Sbl over Po River & Access Road?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 Sbl over Po River & Access Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.