US Bridges

Nbl & Sbl I-95 over Massaponax Creek

Fair

Spotsylvania County, Virginia · 7.2M RTE606-0.3M RTE1 · Structure no. 000000000017956

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
101,067
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nbl & Sbl I-95 over Massaponax Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nbl & Sbl I-95 over Massaponax Creek in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 101,067 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 112,690 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long.

CarriesNbl & Sbl I-95
CrossesMassaponax Creek
Location7.2M RTE606-0.3M RTE1
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates38.23459, -77.49803
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101,067 (2022)
Projected traffic112,690 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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 Nbl & Sbl I-95 over Massaponax Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nbl & Sbl I-95 over Massaponax Creek 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 Nbl & Sbl I-95 over Massaponax Creek carry?

About 101,067 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nbl & Sbl I-95 over Massaponax Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Nbl & Sbl I-95 over Massaponax Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.