US Bridges

Sbl I-95 over Ni River

Fair

Spotsylvania County, Virginia · 2.6M RTE606-5.1M RTE1 · Structure no. 000000000017941

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50,941
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sbl I-95 over Ni River is a concrete tee beam carrying Sbl I-95 over Ni River in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1964, 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 2045. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 68 ft wide.

CarriesSbl I-95
CrossesNi River
Location2.6M RTE606-5.1M RTE1
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates38.16641, -77.50614
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,941 (2022)
Projected traffic64,031 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$25 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sbl I-95 over Ni River built?

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

What condition is Sbl I-95 over Ni River 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 2023.

How much traffic does Sbl I-95 over Ni River carry?

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

How long is Sbl I-95 over Ni River?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Sbl I-95 over Ni River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.