US Bridges

Harrison Road over Route I-95

Fair

Spotsylvania County, Virginia · 1.1M RTE1-1.5M RTE639 · Structure no. 000000000018011

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
307 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
13,385
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrison Road over Route I-95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harrison Road over Route I-95 in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 13,385 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,632 by 2042. The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHarrison Road
CrossesRoute I-95
Location1.1M RTE1-1.5M RTE639
RouteCounty Highway 620
CountySpotsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.26869, -77.51506
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
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.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 15
Structure length307 ft (93.6 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,385 (2022)
Projected traffic13,632 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$900 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Harrison Road over Route I-95 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Harrison Road 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 2024.

How much traffic does Harrison Road over Route I-95 carry?

About 13,385 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Harrison Road over Route I-95?

The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Harrison Road over Route I-95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.