US Bridges

Massaponax Church over Route I-95

Fair

Spotsylvania County, Virginia · 0.5M RTE1-0.1M RTE672 · Structure no. 000000000017991

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
243 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,311
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Massaponax Church over Route I-95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Massaponax Church over Route I-95 in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 63 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 5,311 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,754 by 2042. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMassaponax Church
CrossesRoute I-95
Location0.5M RTE1-0.1M RTE672
RouteCounty Highway 608
CountySpotsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.19426, -77.50107
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,311 (2022)
Projected traffic7,754 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$750 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Massaponax Church over Route I-95 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Massaponax Church over Route 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 Massaponax Church over Route I-95 carry?

About 5,311 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Massaponax Church over Route I-95?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Massaponax Church over Route I-95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.