US Bridges

Sbl Route 0095 over Potomac Creek

Fair

Stafford County, Virginia · 0.2M RTE 8900-3.5M RTE630 · Structure no. 000000000018093

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
66,186
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sbl Route 0095 over Potomac Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Sbl Route 0095 over Potomac Creek in Stafford County, Virginia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 66,186 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,872 by 2042. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 68 ft wide.

CarriesSbl Route 0095
CrossesPotomac Creek
Location0.2M RTE 8900-3.5M RTE630
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates38.38049, -77.45584
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 23 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66,186 (2022)
Projected traffic68,872 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 Sbl Route 0095 over Potomac Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sbl Route 0095 over Potomac Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Sbl Route 0095 over Potomac Creek carry?

About 66,186 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sbl Route 0095 over Potomac Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Sbl Route 0095 over Potomac Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.