US Bridges

I-95 Sbl over Rappahannock River

Good

Spotsylvania County, Virginia · Spotsy.-Stafford Co. Line · Structure no. 000000000030871

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,201 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
41,396
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 Sbl over Rappahannock River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 Sbl over Rappahannock River in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 41,396 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,157 by 2042. The structure is 1,201 ft (366 m) long and 63 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-95 Sbl
CrossesRappahannock River
LocationSpotsy.-Stafford Co. Line
RouteInterstate 95
CountySpotsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.32817, -77.50114
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.3 US tons
Inventory rating59.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,201 ft (366 m)
Longest span270 ft (82.3 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,396 (2022)
Projected traffic46,157 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 I-95 Sbl over Rappahannock River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-95 Sbl over Rappahannock River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I-95 Sbl over Rappahannock River carry?

About 41,396 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-95 Sbl over Rappahannock River?

The structure is 1,201 ft (366 m) long with a longest span of 270 ft (82.3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 Sbl over Rappahannock River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.