US Bridges

Nbl Route 0095 over Potomac Creek

Fair

Stafford County, Virginia · 3.4M RTE17-3.5M RTE630 · Structure no. 000000000018094

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
71,156
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nbl Route 0095 over Potomac Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nbl Route 0095 over Potomac Creek in Stafford County, Virginia. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 71,156 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 89,006 by 2042. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 68 ft wide.

CarriesNbl Route 0095
CrossesPotomac Creek
Location3.4M RTE17-3.5M RTE630
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates38.37954, -77.45509
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating55.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71,156 (2022)
Projected traffic89,006 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nbl Route 0095 over Potomac Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Nbl 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 Nbl Route 0095 over Potomac Creek carry?

About 71,156 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nbl Route 0095 over Potomac Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Nbl Route 0095 over Potomac Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.