US Bridges

I-95 Sbl over Matta River

Fair

Spotsylvania County, Virginia · 0.4M CAROL.CO-1.3M RTE606 · Structure no. 000000000017943

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
256 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50,445
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 Sbl over Matta River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 Sbl over Matta 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 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 50,445 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,853 by 2045. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 62 ft wide.

CarriesI-95 Sbl
CrossesMatta River
Location0.4M CAROL.CO-1.3M RTE606
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates38.11448, -77.51817
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.5 US tons
Inventory rating66.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,445 (2022)
Projected traffic66,853 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 Sbl over Matta River built?

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

What condition is I-95 Sbl over Matta 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 I-95 Sbl over Matta River carry?

About 50,445 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-95 Sbl over Matta River?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 Sbl over Matta River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.