US Bridges

Nbl & Sbl I-95 over Falls Run

Fair

Stafford County, Virginia · 0.6M RTE17-6.4M RTE630 · Structure no. 000000000018095

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
169,972
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nbl & Sbl I-95 over Falls Run is a concrete culvert carrying Nbl & Sbl I-95 over Falls Run in Stafford County, Virginia. It was built in 1964, 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 169,972 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 189,519 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long.

Location

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CarriesNbl & Sbl I-95
CrossesFalls Run
Location0.6M RTE17-6.4M RTE630
RouteInterstate 95
CountyStafford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.34616, -77.48503
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic169,972 (2022)
Projected traffic189,519 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 & Sbl I-95 over Falls Run built?

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

What condition is Nbl & Sbl I-95 over Falls Run 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Nbl & Sbl I-95 over Falls Run carry?

About 169,972 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nbl & Sbl I-95 over Falls Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Nbl & Sbl I-95 over Falls Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.