US Bridges

Sbl Route 0095 over Rappahannock River

Fair

Stafford County, Virginia · Spotsy.-Stafford Co.Line · Structure no. 000000000018113

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,298 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
17,491
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sbl Route 0095 over Rappahannock River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sbl Route 0095 over Rappahannock River in Stafford County, Virginia. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1982, 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 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 17,491 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,538 by 2042. The structure is 1,298 ft (395.6 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSbl Route 0095
CrossesRappahannock River
LocationSpotsy.-Stafford Co.Line
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates38.32509, -77.50258
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating54.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,298 ft (395.6 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,491 (2022)
Projected traffic25,538 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$130 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sbl Route 0095 over Rappahannock River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Sbl Route 0095 over Rappahannock River 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 Sbl Route 0095 over Rappahannock River carry?

About 17,491 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sbl Route 0095 over Rappahannock River?

The structure is 1,298 ft (395.6 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Sbl Route 0095 over Rappahannock River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.