US Bridges

Courthouse Rd. over I-95

Fair

Spotsylvania County, Virginia · 0.7M RTE1-24.8M Lousia Cl · Structure no. 000000000017974

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
335 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
38,618
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Courthouse Rd. over I-95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Courthouse Rd. over I-95 in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 38,618 vehicles a day, projected to reach 53,579 by 2042. The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCourthouse Rd.
CrossesI-95
Location0.7M RTE1-24.8M Lousia Cl
RouteState Highway 208
CountySpotsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.24945, -77.50917
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length335 ft (102.1 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,618 (2022)
Projected traffic53,579 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Courthouse Rd. over I-95 built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Courthouse Rd. over I-95 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 Courthouse Rd. over I-95 carry?

About 38,618 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Courthouse Rd. over I-95?

The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Courthouse Rd. over I-95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.