US Bridges

I-95 Nbl over Po River & Access Rd.

Fair

Spotsylvania County, Virginia · 1.0M RTE606-6.5M RTE 1 · Structure no. 000000000017939

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
50,126
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 Nbl over Po River & Access Rd. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 Nbl over Po River & Access Rd. 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 5 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 50,126 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,549 by 2042. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 62 ft wide.

CarriesI-95 Nbl
CrossesPo River & Access Rd.
Location1.0M RTE606-6.5M RTE 1
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates38.14564, -77.50577
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.5 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 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 traffic50,126 (2022)
Projected traffic61,549 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$50 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 Nbl over Po River & Access Rd. built?

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

What condition is I-95 Nbl over Po River & Access Rd. 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 Nbl over Po River & Access Rd. carry?

About 50,126 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-95 Nbl over Po River & Access Rd.?

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 Nbl over Po River & Access Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.