US Bridges

Mills DR & RTE 17 over Route I-95 Nbl & Sbl

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Spotsylvania County, Virginia · 0.39 RTE 1 - 0.1 RTE 635 · Structure no. 000000000028873

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
264 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,704
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mills DR & RTE 17 over Route I-95 Nbl & Sbl is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mills DR & RTE 17 over Route I-95 Nbl & Sbl in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 19,704 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28,768 by 2042. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMills DR & RTE 17
CrossesRoute I-95 Nbl & Sbl
Location0.39 RTE 1 - 0.1 RTE 635
RouteU.S. Route 17
CountySpotsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.22636, -77.49981
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.6 m)
Deck width82 ft (24.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,704 (2022)
Projected traffic28,768 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Mills DR & RTE 17 over Route I-95 Nbl & Sbl built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mills DR & RTE 17 over Route I-95 Nbl & Sbl in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Mills DR & RTE 17 over Route I-95 Nbl & Sbl carry?

About 19,704 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Mills DR & RTE 17 over Route I-95 Nbl & Sbl?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.6 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Mills DR & RTE 17 over Route I-95 Nbl & Sbl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.